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HV03 WBX

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,311 mi
Last recorded116,311 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 WBX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,311 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 112,561 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 109,711 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perished

Front indicator bulbs slightly white

Fuel cap seal creacked

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

O/s/f tyre cracks in sidewall

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 109,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brake flexi hoses perished

Front indicator bulbs slightly white

Fuel cap seal creacked

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

O/s/f tyre cracks in sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 105,359 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 229,329 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 229,762 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 222,731 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 222,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managentment light on rear diff leaking oil nearside fornt indicator cluster damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2011 195,784 miles

both front indicatoe lenses holed

Fail 21 Mar 2011 195,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

both front indicatoe lenses holed

Pass 18 Mar 2010 174,060 miles

Large crack in o/s/lower corner of front screen outside swept area

all tyres worn close to limits

o/s and n/s front indicator lenses cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2010 174,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Large crack in o/s/lower corner of front screen outside swept area

all tyres worn close to limits

o/s and n/s front indicator lenses cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2009 150,892 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 124,926 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 124,925 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 92,478 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 67,590 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 67,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 WBX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

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

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