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YL03 KBX

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,787 mi
Last recorded104,787 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 KBX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,787 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 98,563 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,437 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 94,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,204 miles

Front wipers detiorated slightly

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

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on the tread but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 84,384 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall heavily cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2013 76,279 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slightest deterioration to rear exhaust box

Fail 12 Mar 2012 69,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slightest deterioration to rear exhaust box

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,822 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,366 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,252 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,695 miles

nearside wing repeater lamp insecure-temporarily resecured

Pass 25 Jan 2007 42,553 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,989 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 40,989 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

stone chip in front windscreen

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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YL03 KBX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YL03 KBX, 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 YL03 KBX registered?

YL03 KBX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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