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YY53 DVM

2003 BMW 316

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,050 mi
Last recorded136,050 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 DVM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 136,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 125,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake performance is down sli8ghtly

Pass 10 Oct 2015 119,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear door does not open from the inside

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 114,049 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 22 Oct 2013 108,135 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres cracking

pas pump damp

Fail 22 Oct 2013 108,135 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres cracking

pas pump damp

Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,836 miles

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 103,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 102,318 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 102,318 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 100,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 99,392 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s park brake performance lower than o/s

Pass 2 Nov 2009 99,391 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 97,627 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 95,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 90,126 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 90,037 miles

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

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)

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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YY53 DVM is a 2003 BMW 316 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YY53 DVM, 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 YY53 DVM registered?

YY53 DVM is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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