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VK03 XSY

2003 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,424 mi
Last recorded16,424 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 XSY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 16,424 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 16,424 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 16,221 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2017 15,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 31 May 2017 15,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 15,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 May 2015 15,645 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 15,392 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,251 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 15,251 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,764 miles

front tyre starting to crack inbetween tread

Pass 21 Jul 2011 10,521 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 10,521 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 9,288 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 8,462 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 8,405 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 7,054 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 6,377 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 6,377 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 4,949 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 4,949 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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VK03 XSY is a 2003 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK03 XSY, 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 VK03 XSY registered?

VK03 XSY is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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