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A17 DKT

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,779 mi
Last recorded113,779 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DKT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 113,779 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,296 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,146 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 101,146 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,201 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 96,201 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine oil leaks

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone bushes

Pass 16 Apr 2014 92,153 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 16 Apr 2014 92,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,623 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 88,623 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,481 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 82,481 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,889 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 75,889 miles

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

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

both fromt tyres worn low on the outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2010 67,707 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S front to back metal brake pipe

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Apr 2010 67,707 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Corrosion at rear of O/S front to back metal brake pipe

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 15 May 2009 57,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 51,183 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 47,893 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 40,528 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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A17 DKT is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 DKT, 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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A17 DKT is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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