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YG53 FHO

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,813 mi
Last recorded104,813 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 FHO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 104,813 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 102,903 miles

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

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Nearside steering rack has slight play inner joint

Fail 23 Dec 2015 102,903 miles

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

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Nearside steering rack has slight play inner joint

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 100,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,474 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 96,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

baby seat on o/s/r seat visuall cheak only

Pass 5 Jan 2011 91,892 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 88,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 85,195 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 80,789 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 77,303 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering track arm

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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YG53 FHO is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YG53 FHO, 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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YG53 FHO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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