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YM03 WNP

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,238 mi
Last recorded150,238 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 WNP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 150,238 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 150,204 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 144,461 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts and rears (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 144,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts and rears (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 141,048 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 141,048 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Centre Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2015 135,369 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 135,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 131,178 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 131,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres badly worn on the outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 126,645 miles

both front wipers a little torn at ends

engine management light on.

nearside rear number plate lamp outer lense missing

Pass 8 Oct 2012 117,179 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 107,090 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 94,128 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front wiper blade only just meeting requirement

Pass 21 Oct 2009 80,299 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,948 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)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,673 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 29,423 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,076 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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YM03 WNP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YM03 WNP, 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 YM03 WNP registered?

YM03 WNP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YM03 WNP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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