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HN53 EHG

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,210 mi
Last recorded132,210 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 EHG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2016 132,210 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 126,535 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 121,487 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 118,367 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 113,178 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 113,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2011 107,171 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 101,538 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 95,316 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 87,672 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 79,906 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 69,934 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 69,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Handbrake efficiency on limit

Nearside front tyre tread low and also has a nail in - 195-65-15-91H

Offside handbrake reading lower than nearside

Wipers not clearing screen very well

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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HN53 EHG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 HN53 EHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN53 EHG registered?

HN53 EHG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2003.

Is HN53 EHG safe to buy?

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