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VN03 YMG

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,879 mi
Last recorded124,879 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 YMG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 124,879 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 121,825 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 118,983 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 115,023 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak under car ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 107,348 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 103,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 103,449 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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 99,475 miles

Offside front tyre tread slightly worn on the inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,024 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 89,803 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,399 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,803 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,679 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 58,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 50,267 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads look low 3/4mm

n/s/f tyre worn on edge 2/3mm

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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VN03 YMG 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 VN03 YMG, 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 VN03 YMG registered?

VN03 YMG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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