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HT03 WRE

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,446 mi
Last recorded85,446 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 85,446 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,635 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 70,635 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,863 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,262 miles

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

fuel cap seal perrished

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 64,187 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel cap seal perrished

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 59,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,121 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,966 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 12,464 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 31,584 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 9,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 May 2006 9,801 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 WRE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

HT03 WRE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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