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271D850

2003 BMW 3 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,153 mi
Last recorded33,153 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration271D850
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 33,153 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,483 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 27,147 miles

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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271D850 is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Turquoise with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 271D850, 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 271D850 registered?

271D850 is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is 271D850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 271D850 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 271D850 have outstanding finance?

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