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YX03 BRM

2003 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,141 mi
Last recorded110,141 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BRM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 110,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 99,862 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 99,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 91,000 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 91,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,978 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 78,984 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 78,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,865 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,512 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,046 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 52,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,052 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,453 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,323 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,959 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 16,874 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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YX03 BRM is a 2003 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YX03 BRM, 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 YX03 BRM registered?

YX03 BRM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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