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A5 XFV

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,725 mi
Last recorded93,725 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XFV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 93,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 93,312 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened F/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 92,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge & many cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front window not working

Offside Rear Coil spring worn & very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine many places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil on min

Fail 10 Jun 2022 92,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & also cuts to cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge & many cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front window not working

Offside Rear Coil spring worn & very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine many places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil on min

Pass 31 Mar 2021 85,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,803 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,965 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 74,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,592 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,894 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 60,894 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,062 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,199 miles

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

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

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

rear offside tyre slight deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2012 51,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear offside tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,934 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,461 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,832 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,838 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,048 miles

all tyres have cuts in side walls

Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,809 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 36,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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A5 XFV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A5 XFV, 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 A5 XFV registered?

A5 XFV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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