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A12 BOW

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,300 mi
Last recorded47,300 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BOW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 47,300 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 46,521 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 44,833 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 43,649 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 42,543 miles

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2020 42,087 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,203 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,010 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 38,501 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,773 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,562 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 31,826 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,808 miles

brake warning lignhts on dash

Pass 3 May 2008 26,700 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 22,902 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,568 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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A12 BOW is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 A12 BOW, 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 A12 BOW registered?

A12 BOW is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is A12 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 BOW shows 16 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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