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YY53 YCZ

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,565 mi
Last recorded96,565 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 YCZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,565 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Mar 2015 96,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,739 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,261 miles

front wiper blade rubbers ars split but are clearing screen' advise renewal..

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,928 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 83,807 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 77,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,958 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 73,543 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 68,251 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 62,521 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 59,426 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 59,426 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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YY53 YCZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YCZ, 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 YCZ registered?

YY53 YCZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is YY53 YCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 YCZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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