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HN03 FGK

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,562 mi
Last recorded109,562 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 FGK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2023 109,562 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excessive play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excessive play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,156 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,582 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,812 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 83,807 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 23 Apr 2019 80,971 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,359 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,680 miles

Front Exhaust mount broken

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 73,678 miles

Nearside 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)

Front Exhaust mount broken

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,248 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 63,242 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2014 58,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,045 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 22 Apr 2013 53,045 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,887 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,670 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,757 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 17 Apr 2010 36,745 miles

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

rear numberplate in poor condition but readable at this time

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,197 miles

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

o/s rear tyre starting to get low on inner edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,285 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,618 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 FGK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FGK, 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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HN03 FGK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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