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YC03 HGL

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,633 mi
Last recorded117,633 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 117,633 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 109,770 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 109,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 102,817 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 22 Aug 2013 102,817 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,669 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,939 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 84,936 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,949 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 77,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,048 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 67,988 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,339 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 47,154 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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