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YC53 UEO

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,577 mi
Last recorded158,577 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 UEO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 158,577 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 145,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 131,717 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 122,302 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 122,302 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 104,733 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn to excess on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 95,860 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,290 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,740 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 69,740 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,610 miles

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

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

cut in o/sf tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2009 49,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

cut in o/sf tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2008 23,549 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,358 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 22,358 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 18,384 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,716 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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YC53 UEO is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YC53 UEO, 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 YC53 UEO registered?

YC53 UEO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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