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HV03 OOC

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,355 mi
Last recorded100,355 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 100,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 98,512 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 94,028 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 94,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 91,487 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,232 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,653 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on edges.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,130 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on edges of tread recommend replacement.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 86,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking on edges of tread recommend replacement.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,634 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,058 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 83,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 80,445 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,438 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 74,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 71,589 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 65,983 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 51,267 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 OOC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OOC, 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 OOC registered?

HV03 OOC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is HV03 OOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 OOC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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