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VK03 FNA

2003 BMW 316

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,211 mi
Last recorded66,211 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 FNA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 66,211 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 66,173 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

h/brake reqs check,weak on os

Pass 31 May 2011 66,173 miles

h/brake reqs check,weak on os

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,344 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,609 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 46,407 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,389 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,867 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,830 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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VK03 FNA is a 2003 BMW 316 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK03 FNA, 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 VK03 FNA registered?

VK03 FNA is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is VK03 FNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK03 FNA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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