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HN03 UUD

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,074 mi
Last recorded109,074 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 109,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

undersides corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2024 108,215 miles

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

General surface corrosion underside

Pass 5 Jun 2023 107,315 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 106,506 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 105,345 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres perished, o/s/r tyre perished and punctured

Pass 1 Jul 2020 104,711 miles

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

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside

Fail 24 Mar 2020 104,593 miles

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

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

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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

condensation in both front fog lamps

Pass 25 Mar 2019 103,112 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,738 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,047 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 90,634 miles

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

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

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,634 miles

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

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 86,046 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,006 miles

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,231 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage wheel rims.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 55,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage wheel rims.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 49,395 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,219 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

corrosion exhaust support mountings.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,343 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 30,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,275 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 UUD is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UUD, 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 UUD registered?

HN03 UUD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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