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681 CAE

2003 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

52,635 mi
Last recorded52,635 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration681 CAE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 52,635 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 50,396 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 47,218 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 45,563 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion to sill

Fail 11 Jul 2022 45,563 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Corrosion to sill

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp inop

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,787 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 43,759 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,854 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 39,308 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 36,686 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 34,519 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 33,988 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 31,706 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 31,706 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,281 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 26,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,001 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,869 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 20,845 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 17,509 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 17,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,840 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,308 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,034 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 10,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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681 CAE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 681 CAE, 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 681 CAE registered?

681 CAE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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