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YL53 CXU

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,427 mi
Last recorded94,427 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 CXU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 94,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 94,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 89,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 89,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,422 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 80,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,706 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)

exhaust clamp at gearbox corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,398 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 52,398 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,335 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,714 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,862 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 43,202 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,114 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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YL53 CXU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green 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 YL53 CXU, 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 YL53 CXU registered?

YL53 CXU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is YL53 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 CXU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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