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77 TMH

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,807 mi
Last recorded109,807 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration77 TMH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 109,807 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OIL LEAK.

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 106,701 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 104,649 miles

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

N/S/F brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 102,258 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 98,921 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 96,480 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 96,480 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 94,096 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 94,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 90,193 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 86,616 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 86,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 83,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,192 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,626 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,151 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,340 miles

Both front tyres cracked/perished.

N/S dip beam intermittant.

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 67,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres cracked/perished.

N/S dip beam intermittant.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,315 miles

tyre pressure monitor warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,276 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 53,023 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,000 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,338 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 44,211 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 44,211 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2006 32,598 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 32,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All brake discs are corroding on the edges.

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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77 TMH is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 77 TMH, 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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77 TMH is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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