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A15 FKM

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,732 mi
Last recorded81,732 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 FKM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 81,732 miles

underbody has underseal

Pass 24 Jun 2023 81,524 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides also perishing betwen threads both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 80,267 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 78,646 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,335 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 72,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 70,455 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 70,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,621 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 55,796 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 47,360 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,130 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,149 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,415 miles

All 4 tyres uneven wear.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,262 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,595 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 22,000 miles

bonnet safty catch sticky

small cuts on offside front tyre - scuffing on nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,949 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,315 miles

advise on movement to both front wishbone rear bushes.

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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A15 FKM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A15 FKM, 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 A15 FKM registered?

A15 FKM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is A15 FKM safe to buy?

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