MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,675 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle tested under wet conditions
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Offside Front jacking point block missing
Offside Rear tyre very deep cut in outer side wall
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
front and rear brake discs worn
under body cover fitted
Nearside 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 tyre worn on edges
Offside Front jacking point block missing
Offside Rear tyre very deep cut in outer side wall
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
front and rear brake discs worn
under body cover fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nsr tyre starting to wear low (2mm on edges)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nsr tyre starting to wear low (2mm on edges)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate cracked but still secure
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 VCP is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VCP, 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 A3 VCP registered?
A3 VCP is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 December 2003.
Is A3 VCP safe to buy?
The MOT history for A3 VCP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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