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A2 TEN

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,724 mi
Last recorded79,724 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 TEN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 79,724 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 79,268 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 79,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 75,709 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 75,709 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 71,811 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 71,811 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 66,161 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 66,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,636 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,860 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,437 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,339 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 54,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,908 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,481 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 48,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,591 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 19 Sep 2012 45,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,485 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,984 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,432 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,417 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,623 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,554 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 TEN is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A2 TEN, 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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What year was A2 TEN registered?

A2 TEN is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is A2 TEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 TEN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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