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AY53 YLH

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,871 mi
Last recorded80,871 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YLH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 80,871 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 80,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect low beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 76,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 64,619 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 64,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,055 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 56,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,367 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 47,237 miles

Corrosion to underside

Fail 18 May 2017 47,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to underside

Pass 13 May 2016 45,162 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 43,323 miles

N/S Park brake has a much lower performance than the O/S.

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)

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

Rear tyres have cuts to inner side walls.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,557 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,321 miles

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

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

rear discs rusted

Fail 19 Nov 2013 40,321 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front pads wearing low

rear discs rusted

Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,817 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,593 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,750 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,097 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 26,095 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 23,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 20,369 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,369 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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AY53 YLH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY53 YLH, 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 AY53 YLH registered?

AY53 YLH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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