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HK52 WVF

2003 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,817 mi
Last recorded105,817 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 WVF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 105,817 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 105,817 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 92,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,501 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,103 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 69,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 63,422 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,370 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 44,705 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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HK52 WVF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HK52 WVF, 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 HK52 WVF registered?

HK52 WVF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is HK52 WVF safe to buy?

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