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HY03 PFD

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,844 mi
Last recorded121,844 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 PFD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 121,844 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 120,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 119,943 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal in poor condition

tpms light on dash

Pass 14 Apr 2023 118,820 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 115,392 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 113,972 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 112,866 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 107,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,868 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,324 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,384 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,630 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 56,261 miles

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

both front tyres worn on tread edges but still legal

Pass 9 May 2012 48,120 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,255 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,241 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,169 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 32,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 6 May 2008 28,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 28,344 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 22,347 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 16,594 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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HY03 PFD is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HY03 PFD, 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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HY03 PFD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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The MOT history for HY03 PFD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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