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7526 CR

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,807 mi
Last recorded17,807 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7526 CR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 17,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 16,293 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 16,275 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 15,582 miles

nsf and osf lower arm bush worn

Fail 23 Sep 2016 15,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf and osf lower arm bush worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 13,639 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 13,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 11,135 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 10,423 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 10,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,266 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 10,170 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 9,716 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 9,485 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 8,927 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 8,075 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 7,007 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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7526 CR is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 7526 CR, 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 7526 CR registered?

7526 CR is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is 7526 CR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7526 CR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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