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YA53 OAP

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,194 mi
Last recorded104,194 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 OAP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,194 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,072 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tail light in boot lid not working but still two other bulbs are

Fail 13 Mar 2019 97,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tail light in boot lid not working but still two other bulbs are

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,330 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 84,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,880 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most subframe mounting point (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres just starting to wear on edges

coil spring corroded nearside & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most subframe mounting point (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres just starting to wear on edges

coil spring corroded nearside & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,517 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 69,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 55,331 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 55,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 44,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer of tyre treads

plastic body sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,964 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 35,668 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 31 Dec 2010 31,028 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 31,028 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 26,945 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,169 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 17,767 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 10,259 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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YA53 OAP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA53 OAP, 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 YA53 OAP registered?

YA53 OAP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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