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HY03 PYD

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,495 mi
Last recorded93,495 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,495 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 86,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear both tyres has cracking on tread depth

Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 77,143 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 77,143 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 75,540 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 74,273 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 72,895 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,480 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 70,278 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 54,470 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,107 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,265 miles

front w/screen slight damage

rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,426 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,013 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,551 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 PYD is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver 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 HY03 PYD, 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 HY03 PYD registered?

HY03 PYD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HY03 PYD 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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