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A4 KRE

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,854 mi
Last recorded88,854 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 KRE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 88,854 miles

Front Exhaust studs corroded

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 85,295 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 82,073 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 77,300 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,404 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust studs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 68,984 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 64,147 miles

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

Front Exhaust fixings corroded

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

Pass 7 May 2019 58,780 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 57,361 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 56,476 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 56,474 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,653 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,769 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 51,748 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 May 2014 49,372 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 43,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 May 2011 38,610 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 33,507 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 33,501 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 29,020 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 23,585 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 19,931 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,386 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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A4 KRE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A4 KRE, 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 A4 KRE registered?

A4 KRE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is A4 KRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 KRE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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