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YK53 WEH

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,132 mi
Last recorded103,132 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 WEH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 103,132 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 100,846 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 100,846 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 93,374 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 83,474 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 75,634 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 75,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 67,037 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 67,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,165 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,725 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 40,404 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 31,630 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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YK53 WEH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YK53 WEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK53 WEH registered?

YK53 WEH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is YK53 WEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK53 WEH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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