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YL03 OOX

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,763 mi
Last recorded58,763 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 58,763 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 57,270 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 55,227 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 54,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 52,634 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 51,212 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 49,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,123 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2018 45,203 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 45,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 41,224 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 41,224 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,950 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,925 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,974 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,533 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,014 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 21,432 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,206 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 12,832 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 12,101 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 11,135 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,050 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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YL03 OOX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OOX, 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 YL03 OOX registered?

YL03 OOX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 July 2003.

Is YL03 OOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 OOX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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