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2680 WA

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

75,998 mi
Last recorded75,998 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2680 WA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 75,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Attention To Hand Brake Adjustment

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 75,998 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Attention To Hand Brake Adjustment

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 75,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Needs attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 75,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Needs attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 73,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 72,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 69,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,745 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 64,745 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 61,171 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 57,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 53,646 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,836 miles

Nearside Front brake warning wire broken

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,898 miles

Nearside Rear tyra has multiple cuts on outer wall but not down to cord

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,206 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has multiple cuts to outer wall but not down to cord

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,904 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has multiple cuts on outer wall but not down to cord

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,989 miles

n/s/r tyre deep cuts sidewall

o/s repeater colour fading

rear no plate discolour

Fail 25 Feb 2013 42,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre deep cuts sidewall

o/s repeater colour fading

rear no plate discolour

Pass 27 Feb 2012 38,786 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

rear no plate discolour

Fail 22 Feb 2012 38,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

rear no plate discolour

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,901 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 28,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,106 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,396 miles

atten n/s handbrake

Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,246 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Fail 28 Feb 2007 15,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre sidewall cuts

Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,501 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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2680 WA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 2680 WA, 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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2680 WA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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