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HT03 FZS

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,538 mi
Last recorded140,538 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 FZS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017 140,538 miles

Brake performance not tested all (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2016 132,498 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 126,930 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 117,891 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 105,694 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 94,925 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 89,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 84,942 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 84,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 73,224 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 73,224 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,186 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,612 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,015 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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HT03 FZS is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

HT03 FZS is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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The MOT history for HT03 FZS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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