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YT03 LWS

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,858 mi
Last recorded124,858 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 LWS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 124,858 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 113,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2015 113,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 95,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front pipe bracket snapped

Pass 26 Mar 2011 78,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,765 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,024 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,838 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,928 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 32,928 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,370 miles

chips in screen

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear pads seem low

strong advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

water damage to no plates

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 LWS is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YT03 LWS, 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 LWS registered?

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

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