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HV03 HVN

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,106 mi
Last recorded109,106 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 109,106 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 103,101 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 103,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,475 miles

Nearside head lamp got water

Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,943 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,971 miles

play in both front wishbone bushes

Pass 13 Feb 2014 70,923 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,856 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 65,856 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 61,784 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,111 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 51,363 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 51,363 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,654 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,106 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,684 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 25,737 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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HV03 HVN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV03 HVN registered?

HV03 HVN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is HV03 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 HVN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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