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A7 FUR

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,988 mi
Last recorded81,988 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 FUR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,988 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 81,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,979 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,861 miles

Engine Oil leaks

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Trailing arm bushes are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,450 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under side inspection

Engine oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,042 miles

damage to front of vehicle.

slight exhaust leak from rear joint.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 70,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

damage to front of vehicle.

slight exhaust leak from rear joint.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 65,770 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight exhaust leak from rear joint.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,463 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,796 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,073 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to see & check rear coil springs

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,379 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer sills covers fitted

o/s/f/tyre worn on inner edge and cut and n/s/f tyrecut and perished

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,266 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,138 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,764 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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A7 FUR is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A7 FUR, 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 A7 FUR registered?

A7 FUR is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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