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BP03 JYS

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,301 mi
Last recorded96,301 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 JYS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2012 96,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside windsceen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 16 Jun 2012 96,301 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside windsceen wiper slightly smearing

Fail 25 Jun 2011 85,767 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front wishbone rear bush deteriated but not resulting in any movement

off side front whishbone rear bush deteriated but not resulting any movement

Pass 25 Jun 2011 85,767 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front wishbone rear bush deteriated but not resulting in any movement

off side front whishbone rear bush deteriated but not resulting any movement

Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,966 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 72,966 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,780 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 59,780 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,827 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 47,827 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,720 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 27,208 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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BP03 JYS is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BP03 JYS, 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 BP03 JYS registered?

BP03 JYS is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is BP03 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 JYS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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