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YR03 TJY

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,412 mi
Last recorded64,412 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 TJY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 64,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,811 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,788 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,562 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,124 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 56,121 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,511 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,209 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 50,208 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,219 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,941 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,294 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,362 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,487 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 32,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,882 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 27,882 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,929 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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YR03 TJY is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR03 TJY, 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 YR03 TJY registered?

YR03 TJY is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is YR03 TJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 TJY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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