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YM53 TVJ

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,706 mi
Last recorded160,706 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 TVJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020 160,706 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti-roll bar link lower gaiter split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers damp. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 153,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 153,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 142,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket on rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint lower swivel (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint lower swivel (2.5.B.2a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 142,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket on rear silencer (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint lower swivel (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint lower swivel (2.5.B.2a)

n/s/f tyre perishing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 125,830 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sliencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer (7.1.4)

power steering belt deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2016 116,242 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 110,043 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 110,043 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wear inner and outer edges

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 104,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wear inner and outer edges

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 99,189 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 90,833 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 90,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 85,007 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 85,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,657 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 67,800 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,428 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 TVJ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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