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AV53 YEE

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,386 mi
Last recorded86,386 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YEE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,386 miles

O/S REAR INNER BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 70,991 miles

FRONT PADS AND DISCS WORN SLIGHT BIND OF O/S

O/S REAR INNER BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 58,622 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

all discs have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,456 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,671 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,457 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,028 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)

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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AV53 YEE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV53 YEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 YEE registered?

AV53 YEE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is AV53 YEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 YEE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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