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2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,322 mi
Last recorded166,322 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2731 AD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 166,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 166,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 163,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 159,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 159,489 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 153,903 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 153,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 145,004 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 133,311 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 133,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 120,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 120,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 106,765 miles

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

Off side rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 106,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management lamp on permenently indicating a fault.

Near side front jacking point rubber missing.

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

Off side front tyre excessively worn on inner edge.

Off side rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Unable to check boot space fully as customers belongings in boot.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,780 miles

alot of oil under engine

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

aim adjustment control inside vehicle does not work correctly

Fail 15 Oct 2012 102,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

alot of oil under engine

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

aim adjustment control inside vehicle does not work correctly

Fail 5 Oct 2011 88,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some play to offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Oct 2011 88,110 miles

some play to offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 Oct 2010 72,077 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 72,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side front anti-roll bar link has a split gaitor

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,959 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 31,056 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,752 miles

Both front tyres worn too 2.0mm on inner edges also worn very low on outer edges.

Nearside rear outer brake pads worn too minium to pass MOT test.

Offside rear inner brake pads worn very close too wear sensor.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,706 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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2731 AD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 2731 AD, 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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2731 AD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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