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YV03 YUL

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

104,232 mi
Last recorded104,232 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 YUL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 104,232 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 104,228 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 103,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 102,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 102,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 101,862 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,662 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 99,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 98,002 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 98,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 95,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 95,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Outer lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,592 miles

fuel cap seal slight deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2018 91,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

fuel cap seal slight deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,628 miles

engine warning light on,,,oil level on min

Fail 11 Aug 2017 88,627 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine warning light on,,,oil level on min

Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,193 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 84,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,386 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 80,386 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,509 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 73,725 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 73,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 68,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,603 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,473 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,347 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 55,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,822 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 31,987 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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YV03 YUL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YV03 YUL, 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 YV03 YUL registered?

YV03 YUL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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