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HW52 HVZ

2003 BMW 320

Purple Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,971 mi
Last recorded122,971 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 32078,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 HVZ
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 122,971 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Rear hand brake lower performance

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers loose x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 122,951 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Rear hand brake lower performance

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers loose x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 120,735 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 117,904 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 117,827 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Hazard lamps inop............. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both offside and nearside rear metal pipes to rear flexi hoses badly corroded.............. (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag lamp showing fault on dash............... (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strongly adv both front lower suspension arm rear-most bushes worn and poor condition........... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv both rear tyres getting worn and poor condition........... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 112,254 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2021 106,607 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 24 Aug 2021 106,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

fuel cap seal cracking up

Pass 11 Aug 2020 98,004 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,959 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,775 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,136 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,637 miles

engine oil light on

nearside and offside front wish bone rear bushes wear

Fail 28 Jan 2016 81,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil light on

engine oil on minimum

nearside and offside front wish bone rear bushes wear

offside rear top shock mount beginning to split

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,476 miles

top rear shock absorver mounts unbonding

Fail 23 Jan 2014 76,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil on minimum

Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil on minimum

Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,505 miles

n/s and o/s lower suspension ball joints have slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,357 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both n/s tyres close to limit

n/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,654 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc's lipped

o/s/r shock absorber damp

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

slight wear on o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,967 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,931 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,656 miles

Both front inner wishbone bushes worn

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,124 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 21,687 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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HW52 HVZ is a 2003 BMW 320 in Purple with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 78,405 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW52 HVZ registered?

HW52 HVZ is a 2003 BMW 320, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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