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HV03 WTF

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,844 mi
Last recorded68,844 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 68,844 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,363 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 60,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,016 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 60,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,269 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 57,269 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 55,629 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 53,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 52,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 50,336 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 46,964 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 WTF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WTF, 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 WTF registered?

HV03 WTF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is HV03 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 WTF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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