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WG53 HNF

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,747 mi
Last recorded82,747 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 HNF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 82,747 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 77,760 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 9 Nov 2018 74,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Condensation in indicator unit

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,179 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint slight play in bonding between ball joint and arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear surface corrosion on supporting clamp (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 70,179 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint slight play in bonding between ball joint and arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear surface corrosion on supporting clamp (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 65,750 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 61,224 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 56,945 miles

N/S/R tyre wall worn

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 56,945 miles

N/S/R tyre wall worn

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,625 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,752 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,222 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,086 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 35,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,924 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge ,also cracking in sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,347 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 26,324 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,617 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE

N/S REAR TYRE 3MM

Pass 30 Oct 2006 18,632 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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WG53 HNF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green 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 WG53 HNF, 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 WG53 HNF registered?

WG53 HNF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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