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A17 LLM

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

70,068 mi
Last recorded70,068 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 LLM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 70,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 68,891 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 67,229 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 67,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 65,894 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 65,079 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 64,535 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 63,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 63,458 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,636 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,101 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,660 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 53,940 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 51,620 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,693 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 47,791 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,404 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 43,142 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,308 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,567 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,702 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,474 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 LLM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A17 LLM, 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 A17 LLM registered?

A17 LLM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is A17 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 LLM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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