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101D123

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,246 mi
Last recorded95,246 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration101D123
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 95,246 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,970 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,730 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 79,727 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 79,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement strong advisory*** (2.4.G.2)

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front and rear Tyre in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2010 28,248 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,834 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 22,834 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 11,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 11,576 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 4,655 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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101D123 is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 101D123, 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 101D123 registered?

101D123 is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is 101D123 safe to buy?

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