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HN03 FGD

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,789 mi
Last recorded84,789 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 FGD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 84,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 73,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 62,450 miles

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

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

Fuel cap rubber perished

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 50,413 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 48,651 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 48,651 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 48,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 48,212 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 47,244 miles

some movement in front suspension front lower arms rear bushes

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 14 Feb 2018 46,278 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 14 Feb 2018 46,277 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,676 miles

distortion to n/s/r outer rim

movement in front suspension lower arms rear bushes

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,604 miles

distortion to n/s/r wheel outer rim

front suspension lower arms rear bushes deteriating

Pass 3 Feb 2015 40,250 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2014 37,682 miles

movement in front suspension lower arms rear bushes

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre wearing towards outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,450 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing towards outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,747 miles

Both front tyres aged

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

O/S/R tyre previouse repair

Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,545 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,324 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,827 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,387 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,839 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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HN03 FGD is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 HN03 FGD, 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 HN03 FGD registered?

HN03 FGD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is HN03 FGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN03 FGD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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