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YC03 JSV

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,964 mi
Last recorded113,964 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 JSV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2023 113,964 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back pipe (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 113,061 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 112,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 110,137 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 110,137 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,516 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,410 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 103,462 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,486 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,678 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in offside rear tyre outer wall

marks in windscreen

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust bracket insecure

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 26 Apr 2014 98,675 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in offside rear tyre outer wall

marks in windscreen

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust bracket insecure

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2013 96,001 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 89,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,182 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,897 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,085 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 55,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,114 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,712 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 28,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 JSV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JSV, 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 YC03 JSV registered?

YC03 JSV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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