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A20 CMU

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,783 mi
Last recorded146,783 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 CMU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 146,783 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 146,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2024 140,245 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2023 136,457 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 136,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 131,685 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 131,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 125,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,006 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front back plate secured with wire

Pass 4 Oct 2019 120,149 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 114,885 miles

Both front tyres perished/cracked

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,125 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 106,169 miles

both front tyres cracking between tread

Pass 10 Oct 2015 101,098 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 4 Oct 2014 95,272 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 91,181 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 86,386 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,073 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,788 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,073 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 65,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,552 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,885 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,776 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)

deep cuts to both inner end outer walls of nearside rear tyre, ( cord not exposed ).

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 CMU is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CMU, 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 CMU registered?

A20 CMU is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is A20 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 CMU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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