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EX03 YRN

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,833 mi
Last recorded110,833 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 YRN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 110,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,573 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 89,584 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 89,584 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,495 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 86,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 83,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,123 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 75,278 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 68,016 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 68,016 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 57,483 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

bottom balljoints moving in arms

o/s no plate light poor

rear belts not assessed due to childseats

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,483 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

bottom balljoints moving in arms

o/s no plate light poor

rear belts not assessed due to childseats

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,876 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 49,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 428,514 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 42,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,487 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 36,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,487 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,833 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 28,832 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,093 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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EX03 YRN is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EX03 YRN, 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 EX03 YRN registered?

EX03 YRN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is EX03 YRN safe to buy?

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