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6458 MY

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,742 mi
Last recorded147,742 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6458 MY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 147,742 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O s rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 147,740 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O s rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 144,881 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 144,879 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 142,179 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 139,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front inner ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipe is corroded at the side of the fuel tank

vehicle had under trays fitted at time of the mot test not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel pies

Pass 19 Apr 2022 138,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 137,155 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 137,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 136,499 miles

all underside has covers

front exhaust flexi blow

Fail 11 Mar 2020 136,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all underside has covers

front exhaust flexi blow

Pass 18 Mar 2019 133,132 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 133,073 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 130,557 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 130,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 127,755 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 124,812 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 120,793 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 120,793 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 117,301 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 117,299 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 97,821 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 97,821 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 82,830 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,782 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,942 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,707 miles

Both front and rear number plates are starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 37,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,295 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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6458 MY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 6458 MY, 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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6458 MY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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