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YC03 UBG

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,166 mi
Last recorded57,166 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 UBG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 57,166 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 52,668 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 50,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 49,278 miles

Both front tyres cracking on treads

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 47,222 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,494 miles

Advise exhaust to gearbox mounting bracket is heavily corroded

Front Advise both rear tyres are cracking/perishing within tread and on outer shoulders

Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,371 miles

Rear Advise both rear tyres are cracking/perishing within tread area

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is starting to crack/perish within tread area

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking/perishing heavily within tread area

Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack/perish within tread area

Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,569 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 37,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,767 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,384 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 28,293 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,431 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,001 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,294 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,229 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 22,229 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,084 miles

rear registration plate backing peeling away slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2007 15,773 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 12,155 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 UBG is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

YC03 UBG is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YC03 UBG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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