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HT53 FNE

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,047 mi
Last recorded72,047 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 FNE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 72,047 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 72,043 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,665 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 63,665 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 57,728 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,306 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 51,300 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,838 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front coil springs incorrectly seated

Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,580 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,466 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,145 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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HT53 FNE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HT53 FNE, 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 HT53 FNE registered?

HT53 FNE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is HT53 FNE safe to buy?

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