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Y444 RED

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,178 mi
Last recorded36,178 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY444 RED
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 36,178 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 35,197 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 34,271 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 33,666 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 33,379 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 32,825 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 32,825 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 31,338 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 31,335 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 May 2018 29,262 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 27,767 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,573 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 25,572 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 23,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 23,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,270 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,649 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 17,628 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 16,023 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 14,787 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 13,648 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,957 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 11,005 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,068 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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Y444 RED is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y444 RED, 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 Y444 RED registered?

Y444 RED is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is Y444 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y444 RED shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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