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HV03 AYM

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,771 mi
Last recorded123,771 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 AYM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 123,771 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 2 May 2018 116,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Fail 2 May 2018 116,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 29 Jun 2017 110,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Jun 2017 110,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

light oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Jul 2016 103,962 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 103,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 96,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON TREAD

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

SNOW TYRE FITTED TO THE N/S/R

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,611 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,706 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 28 Jun 2011 73,745 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn / lipped

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,034 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,009 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 55,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,412 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,301 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 42,301 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,360 miles

rear tyres close to wear limit.

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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HV03 AYM is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV03 AYM, 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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HV03 AYM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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