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HS03 SSK

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,673 mi
Last recorded119,673 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 SSK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,673 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 107,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 100,851 miles

slight wear in o/s and n/s front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,444 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 87,607 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 87,607 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 79,453 miles

slight movement in o/s and n/s front balljoints as normal

Pass 21 Oct 2010 68,046 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre slightly scrubbed

o/s/f tyre slightly scrubbed

Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 54,098 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,125 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,819 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 SSK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HS03 SSK, 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 HS03 SSK registered?

HS03 SSK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is HS03 SSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 SSK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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