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HK53 DTN

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,236 mi
Last recorded84,236 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 DTN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 84,236 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust braket broken within the limit.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 78,150 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pads warning light on.

n/s/f tyre slightly bulged on outer wall within the limit.

rear exhaust box metal braket broken within the limit.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,455 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,980 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 59,043 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,844 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,754 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,210 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 7 Nov 2006 35,026 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 35,026 miles

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

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

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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HK53 DTN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HK53 DTN, 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 HK53 DTN registered?

HK53 DTN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is HK53 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 DTN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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