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YY03 YHX

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,813 mi
Last recorded126,813 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YHX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 126,813 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear no plate lamp dull

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 28 Feb 2019 117,731 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2018 108,273 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 100,174 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wiper blade beginning to split

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 100,139 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 91,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,391 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light flashing on/off

Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,103 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 85,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,102 miles

air bag light on

brake pipes starting to corrode

cracks in front tyre sidewalls

slight damage to nearside front brake flexi

Fail 14 Mar 2013 81,082 miles

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

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

air bag light on

brake pipes starting to corrode

cracks in front tyre sidewalls

slight damage to nearside front brake flexi

Pass 17 Mar 2012 75,289 miles

air bag light on

antiroll bar rubbers in poor condition

front pads getting low

front tyres wearing on edges

play in lower arm bushes

slight damage to tyre sidewalls

Pass 18 Mar 2011 66,830 miles

air bag light on

brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in bushes around lower ball joints

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,387 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,498 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,838 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 40,026 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,754 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 YHX is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YHX, 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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YY03 YHX is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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