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YY03 NGV

2003 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,314 mi
Last recorded83,314 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 NGV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 83,314 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,640 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 79,714 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 74,565 miles

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

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

offside front exhaust mounting bracket broken

oil level low

Fail 17 Nov 2012 74,565 miles

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

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

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

offside front exhaust mounting bracket broken

oil level low

Pass 29 Oct 2011 64,578 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,068 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,542 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 46,122 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres getting low on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2007 44,351 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 44,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 May 2006 38,621 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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YY03 NGV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY03 NGV, 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 YY03 NGV registered?

YY03 NGV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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