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EY03 YMA

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,602 mi
Last recorded166,602 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 YMA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 166,602 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides front (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device defective

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light +Reversing lamp: lens Defective, emitted light adversely affected Both sides rear (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 166,281 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device defective

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement

Offside Front Seat belt: webbing slightly weakened

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides rear + Reversing lamp: lens Defective, emitted light adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (i))

oil symbol on dashboard

Pass 28 Jun 2019 165,748 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 165,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both side ( jack point ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 165,246 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 164,985 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 164,335 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake service has just passed the test

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2015 163,410 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 163,410 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 162,642 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 161,724 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 160,626 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 157,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 154,264 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 141,893 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 125,637 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2007 101,867 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 77,028 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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EY03 YMA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EY03 YMA, 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 EY03 YMA registered?

EY03 YMA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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