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YS53 URP

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,985 mi
Last recorded106,985 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 URP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 106,985 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 106,834 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 106,834 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 106,689 miles

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

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

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

slight blue smoke emmited on acceleration

Pass 11 Jun 2014 106,689 miles

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

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

slight blue smoke emmited on acceleration

Pass 27 Mar 2013 106,533 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 105,079 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 102,555 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,236 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 94,498 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 86,661 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 79,553 miles

offside front gearbox to exhaust support bracket corroded.

rear exhaust support bracket slightly cracked on rear box.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 73,761 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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YS53 URP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YS53 URP, 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 YS53 URP registered?

YS53 URP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YS53 URP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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