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HY03 KFT

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,177 mi
Last recorded69,177 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 KFT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,177 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2014 69,177 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,020 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

engine oil leak

nearside front bonnet grill insecure

rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,491 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f/ grill insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,870 miles

EML Light On

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,354 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 37,354 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2009 32,497 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2008 27,346 miles

Both number plates have slightly non standard fonts but they are readable .

Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,062 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 22,062 miles

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

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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HY03 KFT is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY03 KFT, 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 HY03 KFT registered?

HY03 KFT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is HY03 KFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY03 KFT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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