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160D924

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,638 mi
Last recorded90,638 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D924
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,638 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,186 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,151 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 73,157 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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160D924 is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests 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 160D924, 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

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What year was 160D924 registered?

160D924 is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is 160D924 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160D924 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 160D924 have outstanding finance?

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