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G8 MYC

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,062 mi
Last recorded101,062 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 MYC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 101,062 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 88,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r inner alloy wheel slightly damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,904 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 83,904 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 80,037 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 80,031 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,028 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,709 miles

both front tyre walls cracking

both front wishbone bushes slight movement but not excessive

high level brake light not working

nsf and nsr wheels slightly buckled

Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,904 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,238 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,294 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,662 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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G8 MYC is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G8 MYC, 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 G8 MYC registered?

G8 MYC is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is G8 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 MYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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