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A3 KVF

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,843 mi
Last recorded170,843 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 KVF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 170,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing from inner tread

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 170,842 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing from inner tread

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 155,190 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 138,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 125,394 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 109,122 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 106,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2009 100,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 100,384 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 87,997 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 74,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 54,046 miles

both front tyres inevenly worn.

nail o/s/r tyre.

Fail 7 Jul 2006 54,041 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres unevenly worn.

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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A3 KVF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 A3 KVF, 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 A3 KVF registered?

A3 KVF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is A3 KVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 KVF shows 13 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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