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SY03 HHK

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,895 mi
Last recorded104,895 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 HHK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 104,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 104 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper! (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 88,070 miles

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

both side repeaters and n/s/r indicator pale

Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,817 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,345 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on the inside

Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox oil leak, appears to be output seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2012 64,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox oil leak, appears to be output seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,053 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 61,053 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 52,817 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,469 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,077 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,587 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,130 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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SY03 HHK is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SY03 HHK, 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 SY03 HHK registered?

SY03 HHK is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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