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8780 PH

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,265 mi
Last recorded52,265 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8780 PH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 52,265 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 51,394 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 50,669 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 50,569 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 50,447 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 50,194 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 50,175 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 49,773 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,357 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 49,032 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 46,964 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,058 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,248 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 44,281 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,564 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,544 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 41,799 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,780 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,091 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 37,607 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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8780 PH is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8780 PH, 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 8780 PH registered?

8780 PH is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is 8780 PH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8780 PH shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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