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YT03 ZPF

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,213 mi
Last recorded106,213 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 ZPF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 106,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leek

Pass 30 Nov 2017 101,149 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 96,086 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear parking brake performance poor

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 91,019 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear parking brake performance poor

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 85,956 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 80,141 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 72,178 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,178 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 55,691 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,502 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,844 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 37,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,335 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 28,142 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,600 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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YT03 ZPF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue 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 YT03 ZPF, 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 ZPF registered?

YT03 ZPF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YT03 ZPF 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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