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HV03 ZKB

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,570 mi
Last recorded90,570 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 ZKB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 90,570 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 78,368 miles

Cover missing from O/S number plate lamp.....Engine oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2012 78,368 miles

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

Cover missing from O/S number plate lamp.....Engine oil leak

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,946 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 62,946 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 48,999 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,999 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,672 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

ns front tyre damaged on outer wall close to cords advise to change /both front tyres perished in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,165 miles

both rear tyres tread getting low

n/s/r tyre has nail/screw in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,439 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 18,114 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 9,817 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2006 9,817 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 ZKB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc 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 ZKB, 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 ZKB registered?

HV03 ZKB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is HV03 ZKB safe to buy?

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