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HS03 EYJ

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,961 mi
Last recorded101,961 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 EYJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 101,961 miles

Offside front inner shoulder of tyre slightly worn low

Fail 29 Jul 2014 101,954 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

some front service brake rise and fall rate difference

yellow oil warning light comes on

Pass 27 Jun 2013 91,624 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 91,624 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jun 2012 84,047 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 75,489 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust centre bracket corroded/broken

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,489 miles

Oil leak

exhaust centre bracket corroded/broken

Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,547 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 57,239 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,239 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,971 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 41,971 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,791 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,972 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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HS03 EYJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EYJ, 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 EYJ registered?

HS03 EYJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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