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HW53 DGY

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,935 mi
Last recorded88,935 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 DGY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,935 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 86,169 miles

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

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 86,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 77,558 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2015 77,125 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,274 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,057 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,142 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,803 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,249 miles

both front tyres 4mm

Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,256 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 21,251 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

near side front tyer worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,260 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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HW53 DGY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HW53 DGY, 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 HW53 DGY registered?

HW53 DGY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is HW53 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 DGY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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