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FE03 AZD

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,329 mi
Last recorded86,329 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 AZD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 86,329 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,456 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 73,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,131 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 60,649 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,672 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 28,626 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,779 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 19,771 miles

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

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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FE03 AZD is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE03 AZD, 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

How do I check the history of FE03 AZD?

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What year was FE03 AZD registered?

FE03 AZD is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is FE03 AZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 AZD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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