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FN03 UAU

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,726 mi
Last recorded139,726 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 UAU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 139,726 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 136,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 125,875 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 117,440 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 117,439 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,155 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,363 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2014 95,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,839 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 84,839 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 63,015 miles

exhaust corroded.

n/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall.

o/s/f shock weak.

oil leaks.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,248 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 52,064 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,596 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,476 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,097 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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FN03 UAU is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UAU, 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 FN03 UAU registered?

FN03 UAU is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is FN03 UAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN03 UAU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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