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HV03 LCJ

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,870 mi
Last recorded105,870 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 LCJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 105,870 miles

both front flexi hoses are cracking

ns door mirror glass!!!

Fail 21 Sep 2017 105,868 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced os is slower than the ns (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

both front flexi hoses are cracking

ns door mirror glass!!!

Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,102 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted,and sill covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2016 96,712 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.31 MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.63 MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 85,991 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both Front (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.31 MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.63 MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,619 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,238 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,165 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 18 Sep 2012 61,165 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Feb 2011 46,549 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,673 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,421 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,859 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,884 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 10,264 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 LCJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LCJ, 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 LCJ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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