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2003 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,152 mi
Last recorded30,152 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 XX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 30,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 30,057 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 29,851 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 29,713 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 29,623 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 29,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 28,799 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 27,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 27,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,753 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,751 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,546 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,707 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 13,136 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 11,104 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 11,104 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,116 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 7,399 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 5,280 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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7 XX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 7 XX, 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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7 XX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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