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FN03 UAF

2003 BMW 316

Green Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,721 mi
Last recorded125,721 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 UAF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 125,721 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 121,851 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 108,572 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 97,804 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 89,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 77,351 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 77,351 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 31 May 2007 69,153 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 63,767 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)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 14 Feb 2007 63,767 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2006 46,221 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 46,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FN03 UAF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN03 UAF, 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 FN03 UAF registered?

FN03 UAF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is FN03 UAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN03 UAF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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