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YB03 ULD

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,600 mi
Last recorded106,600 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 ULD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 106,600 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 106,600 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 103,888 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front b/discs worn slightly

Fail 4 Aug 2014 103,888 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front b/discs worn slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2013 100,874 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 94,715 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 94,715 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 85,415 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

power steering pipe slightly damp possible slight leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 85,415 miles

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

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

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

power steering pipe slightly damp possible slight leak

Pass 6 May 2010 76,053 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 66,454 miles

Condensation in nearside front indicator lense

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

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Slight play in offside steering rack arm balljoint

Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,451 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 43,328 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 30,811 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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YB03 ULD 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 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 YB03 ULD, 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 YB03 ULD registered?

YB03 ULD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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