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HT03 DRZ

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,450 mi
Last recorded119,450 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 DRZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 119,450 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 119,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 111,752 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 101,592 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 92,260 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 79,575 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 79,575 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 79,177 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 73,478 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,502 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,977 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 47,912 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 47,912 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

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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HT03 DRZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue 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 HT03 DRZ, 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 HT03 DRZ registered?

HT03 DRZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is HT03 DRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 DRZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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