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A13 LVS

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,467 mi
Last recorded81,467 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 LVS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 81,467 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 81,465 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 79,792 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 77,763 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 76,675 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,658 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,512 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,464 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 71,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,000 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 65,938 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,899 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,154 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,028 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 46,026 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,811 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,282 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,766 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,204 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,545 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,343 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,346 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 21,346 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,378 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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A13 LVS is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 A13 LVS, 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 A13 LVS registered?

A13 LVS is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is A13 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 LVS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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