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FY53 YAX

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,022 mi
Last recorded150,022 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 YAX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 150,022 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 150,022 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 143,843 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 143,843 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 135,494 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 129,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 129,048 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 123,658 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 112,808 miles

slight fraying on drivers safety belt, rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 7 Nov 2009 92,300 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 74,803 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 52,521 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,605 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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FY53 YAX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY53 YAX, 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

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What year was FY53 YAX registered?

FY53 YAX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is FY53 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 YAX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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