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HN03 SGV

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,823 mi
Last recorded103,823 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 103,823 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,060 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 87,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 81,788 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 67,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 52,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,532 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 40,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 37,184 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,369 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,156 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,736 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 SGV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SGV, 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 SGV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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