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HV53 AZB

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,966 mi
Last recorded103,966 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 AZB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 103,966 miles

Emits smoke during acceleration

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 103,966 miles

Emits smoke during acceleration

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 97,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 90,940 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 86,366 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 81,011 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 73,604 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 73,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,644 miles

Both rear Tyre wearing low 225/50/16

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 66,613 miles

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

Both rear Tyre wearing low 225/50/16

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 57,852 miles

engine running rough

Fail 28 Oct 2016 57,681 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,354 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 47,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 46,061 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,617 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damaged

offside mirer damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2012 43,097 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,294 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 41,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,915 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,306 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 30,449 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,371 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 24,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH N/S/R AND O/S/F TYRES HAVE BAD CURBING DAMAGE.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,781 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 17,781 miles

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

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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HV53 AZB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 HV53 AZB, 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 HV53 AZB registered?

HV53 AZB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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