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A204 BMW

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,320 mi
Last recorded95,320 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA204 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 95,320 miles

outer sill/floorpan covers fitted

upper/lower engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2022 93,847 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 91,591 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 88,341 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 83,468 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 79,225 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 75,794 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 71,114 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,498 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 66,447 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 66,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 65,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 65,281 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,425 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 62,635 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 58,140 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,345 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 36,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,952 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A204 BMW is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A204 BMW, 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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A204 BMW is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is A204 BMW safe to buy?

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