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YS52 LDF

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,999 mi
Last recorded133,999 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 LDF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2015 133,999 miles

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

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

crack in screen below wipers

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 7 Feb 2014 128,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 114,853 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 104,688 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 92,890 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 81,568 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,204 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 55,402 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC,S SLIGHT CORROSION

PARK BRAKE NOISEY IN OPERATION

Pass 1 May 2007 51,482 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 50,618 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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YS52 LDF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS52 LDF, 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 YS52 LDF registered?

YS52 LDF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is YS52 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS52 LDF shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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