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YD03 NGP

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,539 mi
Last recorded74,539 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 NGP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 74,539 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to excessive smoke at increased engine speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration excessive smoke from exhaust when engine speed raised for emissions test (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s/f flexi brake hose outer casing split open and internal construction visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner n/s/f tyre inner tread feathered 225/50r16

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm central tread 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 21 May 2019 69,220 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 60,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,989 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,254 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,695 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,995 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,100 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,748 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 36,150 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 36,150 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,455 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 31,571 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,317 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 24,317 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,128 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 11,553 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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YD03 NGP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD03 NGP, 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 YD03 NGP registered?

YD03 NGP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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