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VX03 HDL

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,243 mi
Last recorded99,243 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 HDL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2022 99,243 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,818 miles

engine oil low

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2021 92,818 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake pads running low

engine oil low

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,386 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2019 75,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,465 miles

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

slight corrosion front inner brake disc faces

tyre pressures appear low

Pass 3 Sep 2016 56,636 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 55,151 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 54,482 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 53,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 53,979 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,283 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,684 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,802 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 47,633 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 44,359 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,142 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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VX03 HDL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VX03 HDL, 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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VX03 HDL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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