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VK53 FNF

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,576 mi
Last recorded147,576 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FNF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 147,576 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 147,107 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 140,242 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 115,941 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 165,327 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres becoming low

Pass 21 Sep 2013 158,321 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 146,950 miles

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 7 Sep 2012 146,948 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 137,531 miles

nearside front and rear tyres worn

Fail 21 Sep 2011 137,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front and rear tyres worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 121,958 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 121,958 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 110,282 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 109,945 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 97,477 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 87,645 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 78,111 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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VK53 FNF is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK53 FNF, 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 VK53 FNF registered?

VK53 FNF is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VK53 FNF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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