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A8 CVJ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,408 mi
Last recorded79,408 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CVJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,716 miles

Oil leak from o/s differential output shaft seal.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak from o/s differential output shaft seal.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,515 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,074 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,913 miles

OSF AND NSF HEAD LAMPS HAVE BEAM DEFLECTORS FITTED.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,429 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,684 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,487 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 21,487 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A8 CVJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 CVJ, 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 A8 CVJ registered?

A8 CVJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is A8 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 CVJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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