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A22 LEP

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,108 mi
Last recorded113,108 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 LEP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 113,108 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 100,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 99,988 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 99,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak during test lost all engine coolant.

Pass 27 Apr 2021 97,850 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 97,794 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,774 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 89,554 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 89,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 85,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,872 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 79,842 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,699 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 74,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 69,312 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,868 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 66,868 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,997 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,814 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,902 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 21,329 miles

Advise: engine management lamp continuously illuminated

Advise: engine undertray fitted

Advise: front and rear brake discs coated in surface rust

Advise: offside front fog lamp unit insecure

Advise: plastic sill covers fitted

Advise: slight damage to the offside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls

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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A22 LEP is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A22 LEP, 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 A22 LEP registered?

A22 LEP is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is A22 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 LEP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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