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EY03 YTH

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

102,196 mi
Last recorded102,196 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 YTH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,196 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 97,305 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 97,303 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration also emission not tested (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,017 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 91,470 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

OIL LEAK UNDER ENGINE

Pass 19 Nov 2014 82,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 74,203 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,507 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 68,325 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,777 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,527 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,159 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,148 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,309 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,332 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,459 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 YTH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY03 YTH?

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What year was EY03 YTH registered?

EY03 YTH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EY03 YTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 YTH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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