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YM52 VHA

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,452 mi
Last recorded86,452 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 VHA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 86,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 84,176 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 81,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 74,269 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 72,203 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 72,203 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 68,566 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,030 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,907 miles

eml on (p1159 fuel trim)(p1144)codes

noise from o\s\r brake when rotating

oil leak down o\s of engine

Fail 28 Oct 2014 55,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,196 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,752 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,367 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,175 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,455 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,615 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,256 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,336 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,983 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 15,046 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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YM52 VHA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YM52 VHA, 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 YM52 VHA registered?

YM52 VHA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is YM52 VHA safe to buy?

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