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HK03 CLU

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,530 mi
Last recorded98,530 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 CLU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 98,530 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 95,088 miles

Parking brake only met 17%. Advise investigation/service needed

Fail 9 Aug 2024 95,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake only met 17%. Advise investigation/service needed

Pass 11 Aug 2023 93,759 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 93,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 92,245 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 88,551 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 88,545 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,087 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 83,181 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear, small perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 79,775 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,404 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,380 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 72,367 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort very little (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,541 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 64,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,810 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 59,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,222 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,186 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,735 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,223 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2008 24,783 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,737 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 16,432 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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HK03 CLU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK03 CLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HK03 CLU registered?

HK03 CLU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is HK03 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 CLU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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