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HK52 YYZ

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,874 mi
Last recorded165,874 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 YYZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 165,874 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 163,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 163,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 153,817 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 153,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour light has water in it (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing on joint with middle part (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit treads wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit treads near wear indicator marker (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit treads near wear limit marker (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 143,047 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 142,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2014 129,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 129,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 126,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2014 126,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 119,059 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering hose damp possible slight oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 118,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering hose damp possible slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 110,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear numberplate delaminating, not likely to be miss read

Fail 28 May 2012 110,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear numberplate delaminating, not likely to be miss read

Pass 7 Jun 2011 100,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil on minimum

Fail 7 Jun 2011 100,205 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil on minimum

Pass 15 Jun 2010 88,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal split slightly

rear registration plate backing peeling away slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering slightly noisey at beginning of test

Fail 4 Jun 2009 78,986 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering slightly noisey at beginning of test

Pass 27 May 2008 69,180 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2008 69,180 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,188 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,115 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YYZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYZ, 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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HK52 YYZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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