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SA03 UZD

2003 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,377 mi
Last recorded81,377 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 UZD
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 81,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

noise on rear wheel rotation,but no play or roughness in wheel bearings

Fail 30 Aug 2018 81,316 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected headbearings to tight (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 81,312 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted split link clip fitted backwards (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,252 miles

play on rear sprocket carrier

Fail 13 Nov 2015 80,252 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

play on rear sprocket carrier

Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,741 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 79,711 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,828 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 77,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,793 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 75,793 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 72,221 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 72,211 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 63,125 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,864 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,635 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,169 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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SA03 UZD is a 2003 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,682 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA03 UZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SA03 UZD registered?

SA03 UZD is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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