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HV03 WYC

2003 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,876 mi
Last recorded118,876 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 WYC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 118,876 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 118,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 115,420 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 115,408 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,083 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 114,083 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 112,725 miles

Offside Rear inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2015 109,985 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 106,542 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 99,982 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2013 99,982 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,562 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,839 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 88,839 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 85,495 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,843 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 73,635 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,861 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,671 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 WYC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WYC, 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 WYC registered?

HV03 WYC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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