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601 DUT

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,281 mi
Last recorded64,281 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration601 DUT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 64,281 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 63,382 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,939 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,004 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,508 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,378 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2016 57,378 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,192 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,205 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,618 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,374 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,681 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 23,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,300 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 6,477 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 4,176 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 3,523 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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601 DUT is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 601 DUT, 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 601 DUT registered?

601 DUT is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is 601 DUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 601 DUT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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