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HV03 HWE

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,021 mi
Last recorded142,021 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HWE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 142,021 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

check nearside parking brakes

Pass 2 Jan 2020 135,029 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 135,029 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 128,812 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 121,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 114,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Dec 2016 114,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Major leak.Need urgent attention. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 102,896 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 102,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 93,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 87,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight movement in both front wishbone back bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2012 79,874 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 71,787 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,943 miles

front pads look low

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,085 miles

all four tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,979 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,091 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,750 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,560 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 HWE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HWE, 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 HV03 HWE registered?

HV03 HWE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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