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609 LCV

2003 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,508 mi
Last recorded80,508 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration609 LCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 80,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 79,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Oct 2023 78,101 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,776 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,768 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,795 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 73,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 72,583 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,433 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,564 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,310 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 67,535 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,993 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,335 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 61,564 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 58,950 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 55,935 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,674 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,358 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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609 LCV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 609 LCV, 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 609 LCV registered?

609 LCV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is 609 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 609 LCV shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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