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HK53 WFW

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,317 mi
Last recorded78,317 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 WFW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 78,317 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,134 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 77,128 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 74,890 miles

front brake pads are worn

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 71,806 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner tread

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre is cracking on the tread

oil leak

wiper blades

Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,389 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 67,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,937 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,690 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 63,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,398 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 61,398 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,611 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 59,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,703 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,281 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 55,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,058 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,063 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WFW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK53 WFW, 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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HK53 WFW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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