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A3 VCP

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,675 mi
Last recorded117,675 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 117,675 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,622 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 116,621 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,961 miles

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 15 Dec 2018 114,794 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 114,794 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 112,702 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 112,130 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 110,512 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 110,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,650 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 107,650 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,505 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 98,505 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 85,327 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 81,509 miles

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

front number plate cracked but still secure

Pass 15 Dec 2010 78,651 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 76,088 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 66,969 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 66,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,310 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 50,570 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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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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