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BP03 YJM

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,361 mi
Last recorded125,361 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 YJM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 125,361 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 120,862 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 111,378 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 13 Jul 2012 101,204 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,367 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,421 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 75,243 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,091 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,370 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,520 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 40,520 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 30,916 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 YJM is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver 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 BP03 YJM, 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.

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What year was BP03 YJM registered?

BP03 YJM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is BP03 YJM safe to buy?

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