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YP03 PZB

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,711 mi
Last recorded103,711 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 PZB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2020 103,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear are very poor (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f corner of bumper not attached

rear jacking point areas corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 97,231 miles

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

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

offside front bumper/ wheel arch liner is slightly insecure but not likely to come away

some corrosion present on rear sill areas

Fail 10 May 2019 97,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

offside front bumper/ wheel arch liner is slightly insecure but not likely to come away

some corrosion present on rear sill areas

Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,893 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 91,892 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing and offside front (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing and offside rear (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 May 2017 88,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,317 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,031 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 76,370 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,073 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount deteriated

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,233 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,006 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 59,004 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,536 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 36,011 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 33,351 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,351 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,603 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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YP03 PZB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YP03 PZB, 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 YP03 PZB registered?

YP03 PZB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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