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FA03 UNV

2003 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,540 mi
Last recorded108,540 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 UNV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2020 108,540 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 96,321 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 95,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 93,488 miles

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

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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 91,327 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 87,645 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 83,134 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,193 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,391 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,682 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,757 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,164 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 56,536 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 43,902 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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FA03 UNV is a 2003 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA03 UNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA03 UNV registered?

FA03 UNV is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is FA03 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 UNV shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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