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YX53 MJV

2003 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,158 mi
Last recorded124,158 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 MJV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 124,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2017 124,107 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high dipped beam lamp insecure/inqaduate repair (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened parking/hand brake lever internal mechanism worn (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/outer sidewall damage/inner edge of tread slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil leak ()

front wiper blades smearing/split

fuel tank cap rubber seal deteriorated

nearside front seat belt retracts with help

under tray fitted / insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2015 114,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 109,571 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 109,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 102,359 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 90,129 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 90,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 150,060 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 131,752 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 131,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 111,124 miles

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

catalytic convertor effieciency is deteriorating

front and rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion on edges

front and rear wiper blades have slight wear

front side lamp bulbs have slight deterioration

rear trailing arm bushes have slight wear

Fail 17 Nov 2009 110,705 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

catalytic convertor effieciency is deteriorating

front and rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion on edges

offside rear tyre worn to legal 1.6 mm limit

rear trailing arm bushes have slight wear

Pass 25 Nov 2008 88,042 miles

offside rear brake has slight noise when rotated

Pass 1 Nov 2007 21,390 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 21,390 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,725 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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YX53 MJV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YX53 MJV, 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 YX53 MJV registered?

YX53 MJV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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