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HV53 WYP

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

190,108 mi
Last recorded190,108 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 190,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack end has slight play

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 190,107 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack end has slight play

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 182,960 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 182,959 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 172,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Feb 2014 172,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Feb 2013 164,271 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 164,271 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 159,201 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 159,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 157,542 miles

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

hand brake travel close to max travel aloud.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 147,750 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

note... hand brake lever travel getting close to having no more travel..

Fail 31 Jul 2009 147,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

note... hand brake lever travel getting close to having no more travel..

Fail 29 Jul 2009 147,453 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 91,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 78,003 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 78,003 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 76,217 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 66,812 miles

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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HV53 WYP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WYP, 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 WYP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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