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342 AWA

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,771 mi
Last recorded72,771 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration342 AWA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 72,771 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 72,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 72,660 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 72,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 72,145 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,050 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,754 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 71,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2015 71,473 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 71,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 71,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,195 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 70,195 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 68,087 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,093 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 49,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 39,185 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,679 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 29,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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342 AWA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 342 AWA, 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 342 AWA registered?

342 AWA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is 342 AWA safe to buy?

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