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HW03 HJF

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,233 mi
Last recorded123,233 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 HJF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2019 123,233 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 116,869 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded will need attention soon (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded will need attention soon (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratching on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating may need attention soon

Fail 9 Aug 2018 116,869 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel /little effort both sides o/s90kg n/s74kg overall 11% minimum required 16% (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded will need attention soon (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded will need attention soon (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratching on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating may need attention soon

Pass 21 Aug 2017 111,215 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 111,215 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 105,651 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

nearside front tyre damaged on the sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2015 100,321 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,762 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 93,762 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,048 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,819 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,191 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,937 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,595 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,020 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 29,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,806 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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HW03 HJF 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 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 HW03 HJF, 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 HW03 HJF registered?

HW03 HJF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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