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A20 BAS

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,451 mi
Last recorded41,451 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BAS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 41,451 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,959 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,095 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,515 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 31,493 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 26,288 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,971 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 15,840 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 11,718 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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A20 BAS is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A20 BAS, 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 A20 BAS registered?

A20 BAS is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is A20 BAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 BAS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A20 BAS have outstanding finance?

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