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YA53 TGX

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,707 mi
Last recorded119,707 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 TGX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 119,707 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 119,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 107,451 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 107,450 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 98,521 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 91,966 miles

airbag light is on can't find failure code . pass and advise

brake pad warning light on

one of two rear exhaust clamps broken

Fail 14 Apr 2012 91,966 miles

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

airbag light is on can't find failure code . pass and advise

brake pad warning light on

one of two rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,896 miles

near side front wing has a small dint

Fail 15 Sep 2011 83,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side front wing has a small dint

Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,752 miles

n/s front tyre worn at outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,282 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 51,282 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,185 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,822 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 TGX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

YA53 TGX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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