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HV53 OTW

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,788 mi
Last recorded56,788 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 OTW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 56,788 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 49,072 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 46,216 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 44,089 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 42,425 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 40,098 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 37,680 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,749 miles

Nearside door mirror taped on

Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,838 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,351 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,602 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,556 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 22,408 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 20,254 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,992 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 13,031 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 8,517 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 6,780 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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HV53 OTW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HV53 OTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV53 OTW registered?

HV53 OTW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is HV53 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 OTW shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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