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DY53 BYH

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,745 mi
Last recorded105,745 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 BYH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 105,745 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2016 105,745 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2014 102,583 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 97,197 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 97,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 89,776 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 82,735 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,558 miles

front pipe exhaust mount corroded and broken

Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,927 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,372 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 48,555 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,057 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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DY53 BYH 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 DY53 BYH, 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 DY53 BYH registered?

DY53 BYH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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