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HV03 WTW

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,710 mi
Last recorded42,710 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 42,710 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 42,706 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N-S-F , O-S-F & O-S-R (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front number plate damaged

metal brake pipe going to nearside rear starting to corrode

Fail 8 Aug 2019 42,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front number plate damaged

metal brake pipe going to nearside rear starting to corrode

offside rear tyre severely perished

Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,662 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 38,662 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,565 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 34,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,809 miles

front brake pads worn

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,618 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads and discs worn

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,308 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,267 miles

outer side wall damaged on nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,057 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 10,418 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 WTW 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 78.9%.

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 WTW, 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 WTW registered?

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

Is HV03 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 WTW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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