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YH53 KXT

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,747 mi
Last recorded127,747 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 KXT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 127,747 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 127,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 116,263 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 116,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 113,430 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 113,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits fault to engine revving itself (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm scrubbed to inner edge cords showing imminent 225/40zr18 92v (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly scrubbed to inner edge cords imminent 225/40zr18-92v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 102,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,666 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 1 Feb 2014 84,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 77,751 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 61,199 miles

corrosion to both rear metel brake pipes

Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,176 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,996 miles

front brake discs worn.

n/side & o/side front tyres have cracking in tread pattern.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 35,996 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn.

n/side & o/side front tyres have cracking in tread pattern.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,624 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,134 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,443 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 KXT 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 77.8%.

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 KXT, 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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YH53 KXT is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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