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YP03 YXB

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,652 mi
Last recorded78,652 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 YXB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion arond jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 78,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion arond jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 68,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 68,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 55,512 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 55,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 45,265 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nsf tyre perished on outer wall.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 45,097 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 45,017 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nsf tyre perished on outer wall.

Fail 29 Jan 2019 45,017 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nsf tyre perished on outer wall.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 44,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewalls Perished

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 44,075 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewalls Perished

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 42,231 miles

Oil leak slight. ()

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

nsf tyre perished on outer wall.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,389 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 38,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Wipers Smearing Slightly

Fuel Cap Seal Perished. Not Leaking.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 36,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2014 36,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 34,588 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r coil spring has the end snapped off

Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,822 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,353 miles

nearside rear tyre wall deteriorated and cracking

Fail 22 Jan 2010 27,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,831 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,058 miles

nearside front tyre wall worn and cracking

offside front and nearside rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,327 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,096 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 15,898 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded.

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 YXB is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YP03 YXB, 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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YP03 YXB is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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