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YH53 EVT

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,129 mi
Last recorded115,129 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 EVT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 115,129 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 107,389 miles

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

attention to all wheel arches

Pass 14 Aug 2020 97,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes at rear & side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 97,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes at rear & side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 87,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 85,596 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 85,571 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking on o/s (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,166 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,413 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 76,564 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 27 Jun 2014 72,186 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

mil lamp on

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,644 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,020 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 55,718 miles

O/S/R side lights dimmer than N/S/R

Slight corrosion around rear axle mounts.

Slight corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,141 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 50,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,398 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,544 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,477 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,063 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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YH53 EVT is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YH53 EVT, 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 YH53 EVT registered?

YH53 EVT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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