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1 MFS

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,012 mi
Last recorded23,012 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 MFS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 23,012 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 23,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 21,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 20,954 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 20,954 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 20,503 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 20,029 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 19,893 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 19,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2020 19,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2019 19,746 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 19,704 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 19,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 19,553 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 18,999 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 18,051 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 18,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 17,918 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 17,918 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 17,836 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 19,760 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 16,940 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 16,940 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,593 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 12,088 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 11,246 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,397 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 9,345 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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1 MFS is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 1 MFS, 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 1 MFS registered?

1 MFS is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is 1 MFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 MFS shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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