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YT03 LWP

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,701 mi
Last recorded142,701 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 LWP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 142,701 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015
Pass 17 Dec 2014 111,324 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2013 102,627 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 96,861 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 92,601 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,873 miles

click noise from steering wheel

Pass 5 Dec 2009 79,335 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 79,335 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre on 2 mm

Pass 20 Dec 2008 69,174 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 60,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 57,152 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 54,150 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,827 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 44,820 miles

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

O\S\R TYRE 2.5MM

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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YT03 LWP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YT03 LWP, 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 YT03 LWP registered?

YT03 LWP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2003.

Is YT03 LWP safe to buy?

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