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HV53 UAW

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,773 mi
Last recorded100,773 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 UAW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 100,773 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 93,524 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 87,931 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 87,004 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 86,999 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,639 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 77,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,515 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 68,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,163 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 9 Jul 2011 59,162 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 5 Jun 2010 48,535 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,117 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,313 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,524 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,939 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 26,936 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,179 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 UAW is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UAW, 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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HV53 UAW is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 December 2003.

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