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YH53 LRO

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,115 mi
Last recorded123,115 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 123,115 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 116,582 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 116,582 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 110,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 104,858 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 104,858 miles

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 Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 100,283 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage in out side zone A but is not in the driver view of the road.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 100,282 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage in out side zone A but is not in the driver view of the road.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 88,221 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,233 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 67,292 miles

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

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Fail 8 Apr 2008 67,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,665 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,512 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,495 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 LRO is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LRO, 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 LRO registered?

YH53 LRO is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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