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YM53 NCN

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,188 mi
Last recorded106,188 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 NCN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 106,188 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 102,767 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)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,556 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 98,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

leakoil

Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,238 miles

exhaust mounting to gearbox broken, system still secure

Pass 21 Jan 2014 88,733 miles

front exhaust mounting corroding

hazard lamp switch stiff

inner front brake pads worn near limit

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Jan 2013 82,249 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust silencer mounting deteriorated and slight blow

Fail 16 Jan 2013 82,244 miles

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

offside rear brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust silencer mounting deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,336 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 76,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,932 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 66,927 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,022 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,741 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,791 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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YM53 NCN 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 75%.

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 YM53 NCN, 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 YM53 NCN registered?

YM53 NCN is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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