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A2 DVX

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

178,000 mi
Last recorded178,000 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 DVX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 178,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases soot around middle silencer outlet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on trhe inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread, worn on the inner edge and a cut in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 May 2026 178,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases soot around middle silencer outlet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on trhe inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread, worn on the inner edge and a cut in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 167,375 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 164,252 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 161,698 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 161,688 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 155,699 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 153,658 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 151,939 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 143,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 127,513 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 124,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes at rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cuts to inner and outer sidewalls

offside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,828 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 107,336 miles

nearside front inner brake pad worn

Fail 6 Jul 2015 107,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front inner brake pad worn

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 98,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 77,052 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2011 76,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,408 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 64,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,442 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Jul 2007 38,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,444 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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A2 DVX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 A2 DVX, 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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A2 DVX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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