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HN53 UYL

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,131 mi
Last recorded143,131 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UYL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 143,131 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 137,616 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 137,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2017 134,291 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 119,873 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 107,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 95,189 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 83,822 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 3 May 2012 72,619 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 61,931 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 61,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 1 May 2010 49,976 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 49,976 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 44,532 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 44,532 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 30,937 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,305 miles

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

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

Fail 22 Nov 2007 30,272 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 7 Dec 2006 27,143 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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HN53 UYL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UYL, 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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HN53 UYL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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