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A32 DRA

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,234 mi
Last recorded138,234 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA32 DRA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 138,234 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 138,234 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 134,172 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 125,068 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 122,016 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 115,139 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 95,529 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 95,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,345 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 69,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,927 miles

Cover sills fitted

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside front and offsied front lower arm rear bushes showing age and wear

Official stickers to nearside windscreen

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to rear tyre treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Fail 12 Nov 2012 53,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cover sills fitted

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside front and offsied front lower arm rear bushes showing age and wear

Official stickers to nearside windscreen

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,074 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,189 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,246 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,152 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,069 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 22,453 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)

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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A32 DRA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A32 DRA, 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 A32 DRA registered?

A32 DRA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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