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DY53 YNC

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

225,531 mi
Last recorded225,531 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 YNC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 225,531 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 218,498 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 218,498 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 204,420 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake only just met requirements and may need attention

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 204,085 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Handbrake only just met requirements and may need attention

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 184,009 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 165,788 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 165,788 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 149,887 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 149,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 132,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 132,552 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 117,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 103,158 miles

can not check outer sill due to plastic cover sills

Pass 24 Sep 2008 85,217 miles

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,441 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,494 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 YNC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY53 YNC, 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 YNC registered?

DY53 YNC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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