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WN03 WNZ

2003 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

9,173 mi
Last recorded9,173 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 WNZ
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 9,173 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 9,173 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front left fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bottom linkage bearing movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned bush in lever has broken up (6.2.7 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play slight free play in steering head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 8,658 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 8,639 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 8,176 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,938 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 7,256 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2014 7,256 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 5,463 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 5,463 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive belt damaged(torn on outer edge).

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 4,242 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 4,242 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 1,581 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 1,581 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010
Fail 21 Apr 2009 14,329 miles

Front Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,329 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 13,703 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2006 10,612 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 10,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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WN03 WNZ is a 2003 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WN03 WNZ, 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 WN03 WNZ registered?

WN03 WNZ is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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