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5672 DD

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,578 mi
Last recorded85,578 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5672 DD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 85,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/s in outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 83,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 24 May 2025 83,791 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 5 Mar 2025 83,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 83,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 81,238 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 79,814 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 79,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 78,213 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,476 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 75,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 68,049 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,649 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,798 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 62,327 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,864 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,453 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,596 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,584 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,168 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 39,591 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,545 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,746 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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5672 DD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 5672 DD, 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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5672 DD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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