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HT03 VDA

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,138 mi
Last recorded38,138 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 VDA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 38,138 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 36,992 miles

Front exhaust clamp cracked but still well supported

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2019 35,983 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 33,350 miles

Fuel tank seal perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fittted

Fail 25 May 2018 33,350 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel tank seal perishing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fittted

Pass 26 May 2017 29,780 miles

Front inner brake pads looking low?

Near side rear outer side wall perished

Off side front tyre outer wall perished

Off side rear and near side front tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,471 miles

All tyres cracked on outer walls

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 25,577 miles

All tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,326 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 17,306 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,293 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,208 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,164 miles

offside front and both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2009 11,892 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 11,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 10,303 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 8,748 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 6,826 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 VDA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

HT03 VDA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is HT03 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 VDA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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