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BG03 YTF

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,007 mi
Last recorded140,007 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YTF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2015 140,007 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 134,480 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 128,257 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 122,140 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 115,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 105,338 miles

front exhaust mount corroded

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

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

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

offside front tyre splitting close to coards

Pass 19 Jun 2009 101,788 miles

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

both front tyres slight cracking

Pass 8 May 2008 98,106 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 89,930 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 83,186 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear park brake a little lazy but reaching maximum effort

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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BG03 YTF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BG03 YTF, 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 BG03 YTF registered?

BG03 YTF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is BG03 YTF safe to buy?

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