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YU03 UXH

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,529 mi
Last recorded115,529 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 UXH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 115,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,096 miles

All tyres 2-3 mm

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 110,051 miles

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

All tyres 2-3 mm

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 104,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2014 88,717 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 88,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 82,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,991 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 72,815 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 59,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,968 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,948 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 35,178 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 25,478 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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YU03 UXH is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YU03 UXH, 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 YU03 UXH registered?

YU03 UXH is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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