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HN03 FNH

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,611 mi
Last recorded83,611 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,611 miles

Front Lower exhaust bracket below gear box deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank greased unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front flasher lens damaged

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 83,501 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes at side of fuel tank

Pass 22 Sep 2017 79,250 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 79,083 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front big bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,182 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 75,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre wearing low+cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,800 miles

both front tyres scrubbing edges+cracking

nearside rear tyre wearing low+cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,401 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,604 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,828 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 48,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 40,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,060 miles

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

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

all four tyres starting to split on outer side walls

Fail 14 Jan 2010 34,024 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres starting to split on outer side walls

Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,008 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 18,881 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,639 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 FNH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HN03 FNH, 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 FNH registered?

HN03 FNH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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