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03WH8043

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,498 mi
Last recorded154,498 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration03WH8043
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2015 154,498 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear seat belt slightly frayed

play in steering rack inner joints

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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03WH8043 is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 87,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 03WH8043, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 03WH8043?

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What year was 03WH8043 registered?

03WH8043 is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is 03WH8043 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 03WH8043 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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