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BK53 YGX

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,277 mi
Last recorded113,277 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YGX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 113,277 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 113,277 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 105,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 91,506 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 85,329 miles

Child seat fitted to Offside Rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,737 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,691 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,908 miles

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,736 miles

front brakes low

stone chips in screen

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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BK53 YGX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK53 YGX, 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 BK53 YGX registered?

BK53 YGX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is BK53 YGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 YGX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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