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A12 WUD

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,530 mi
Last recorded90,530 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 WUD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 90,530 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,313 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,529 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,791 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 61,807 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,699 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 49,651 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,337 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 46,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,149 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 43,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 39,683 miles

slight accident damage to rear

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,937 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,912 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WUD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WUD, 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 A12 WUD registered?

A12 WUD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is A12 WUD safe to buy?

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