MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO INSIDE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge
Front Numberplate has a crack
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC03 HGL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black 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 YC03 HGL, 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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How do I check the history of YC03 HGL?
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What year was YC03 HGL registered?
YC03 HGL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 May 2003.
Is YC03 HGL safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC03 HGL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YC03 HGL have outstanding finance?
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