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1000 RS

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,471 mi
Last recorded36,471 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1000 RS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 36,471 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 55,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 34,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 33,247 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 32,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 30,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 29,167 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 27,673 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 26,693 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 26,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,355 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 26,067 miles

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

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 22 Oct 2014 25,439 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 23,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 22,135 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 20,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,827 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,784 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 15,784 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2007 13,311 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 10,568 miles

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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1000 RS is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 1000 RS, 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.

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What year was 1000 RS registered?

1000 RS is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is 1000 RS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1000 RS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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