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HY03 PYB

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,178 mi
Last recorded88,178 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 PYB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 88,178 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 85,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,032 miles

Front brake application uneven

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust stabiliser bracket broken

offside rear wheel bearing possible noise when rotated

Fail 16 Dec 2021 82,032 miles

Front brake application uneven

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust stabiliser bracket broken

offside rear wheel bearing possible noise when rotated

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,619 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Fail 30 Dec 2020 79,619 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,487 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,407 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rubber link pipe to fuel filter ()

Oil leak engine\top ()

ns bonnet catch not locking

Pass 15 Jul 2016 66,188 miles

Front lower wishbone bushes partly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 14 Jul 2016 66,188 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front lower wishbone bushes partly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,876 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,043 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 48,043 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,110 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 44,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play front lower ball joints

slight play front suspension rear bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,293 miles

offside handbrake effort lower than nearside

Fail 4 Feb 2010 38,293 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside handbrake effort lower than nearside

Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,750 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 32,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,626 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 28,626 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,391 miles

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

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

corrosion exhaust support mountings.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,396 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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HY03 PYB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HY03 PYB, 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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HY03 PYB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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