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YH03 DJE

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,751 mi
Last recorded92,751 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 DJE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,751 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 92,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 92,750 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40r18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML is on

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

no oil shown on dipstick (oil light on)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 92,750 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40r18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML is on

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

no oil shown on dipstick (oil light on)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,244 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,742 miles

NOISE FROM DIFFRENTIAL

Pass 16 Apr 2012 79,987 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,072 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 74,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2010 67,765 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,184 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 61,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 51,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 44,097 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,298 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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YH03 DJE is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH03 DJE, 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 YH03 DJE registered?

YH03 DJE is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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