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YC03 EHD

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,117 mi
Last recorded72,117 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 EHD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 72,117 miles

engine oil leak(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 72,117 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine oil leak(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 66,088 miles

bad engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracking but not to the cord

Fail 31 Jan 2014 66,063 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Near side front to rear brake pipe next to fuel tank has been cleaned with sand paper, possibly reducing wall thickness. Replacement recommended.

Off side front to rear brake pipe next to fuel tank has been cleaned with sand paper, possibly reducing wall thickness. Replacement recommended.

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2014 66,063 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Note: Brake pipes that failed have been cleaned up with sand paper but pitting still visible. This is the reason for rejection.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 65,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 60,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre and wheel bearings not checked due to brake binding

N/S/R tyre sidewall deteriorated

O/S/F tyre cracked

O/S/R tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 60,046 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre and wheel bearings not checked due to brake binding

N/S/R tyre sidewall deteriorated

O/S/F tyre cracked

O/S/R tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,033 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 52,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 35,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,429 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,520 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 19,582 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 19,582 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

front exhaust bracket corroded

nail in tyre

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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YC03 EHD is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YC03 EHD, 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 YC03 EHD registered?

YC03 EHD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is YC03 EHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 EHD shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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