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HS03 BVC

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,963 mi
Last recorded122,963 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 BVC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2020 122,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 120,236 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 117,764 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2017 117,764 miles

Fuel pipe leaking onto filter (7.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2016 116,433 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 114,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 109,957 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 104,725 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 97,881 miles

Both front tyres are on 2-3mm and have light cracking on the faces

Front brake pads appear low and brake discs heavily lipped

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads appear low and discs are corroded on the face

Fail 26 Nov 2012 97,881 miles

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

Both front tyres are on 2-3mm and have light cracking on the faces

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads appear low and brake discs heavily lipped

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads appear low and discs are corroded on the face

Pass 9 Nov 2011 87,724 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 87,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate in slightly poor condition.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 70,245 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 62,701 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes have slight free play.

Chip in windscreen.

Front undertray damaged.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,152 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Play in both wishbone rear bushes.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,778 miles

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition.

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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HS03 BVC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HS03 BVC, 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 HS03 BVC registered?

HS03 BVC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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