MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring fractured or broken both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to failure criteria (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing top of body (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on nearside by tank - close to failure criteria (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
front exhaust mounting broken - system adequately supported
front windscreen wipers poor
offside parking brake effort reduced - advise adjustment or repair
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to failure criteria (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to failure criteria (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing top of body (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on nearside by tank - close to failure criteria (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
engine light on - this is a failure item from 20/05/2018
front exhaust mounting broken - system adequately supported
front windscreen wipers poor
rear exhaust heat shield insecure - failure item from 20/05/18
Exhaust heat shield insecure.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (by fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust heat shield loose.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake back plate loose.
Oil leak.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust mount slighty deteriorated.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust mount slighty deteriorated.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside park brake efficiency slightly reduced.
Oil leak
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside park brake efficiency slightly reduced.
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear number plate light lens missing
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge
offside rear number plate light lens missing and bulb holder starting to corrode
slight movement nearside and offside front lower wishbone arm inner rear bushes
Nail in nearside front tyre
nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge
offside rear number plate light lens missing and bulb holder starting to corrode
slight movement nearside and offside front lower wishbone arm inner rear bushes
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY53 NYP is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 YY53 NYP, 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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YY53 NYP is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 11 November 2003.
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