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A8 UFE

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

177,237 mi
Last recorded177,237 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UFE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 177,237 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 176,473 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 175,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 173,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 173,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 172,164 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 172,164 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 170,774 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 170,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 167,412 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2019 167,411 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 155,298 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 143,558 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 130,618 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 126,000 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 125,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 117,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 108,931 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)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 102,096 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 102,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 92,739 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 92,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 81,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 65,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,014 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 55,615 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 55,615 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,639 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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A8 UFE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 A8 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

A8 UFE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is A8 UFE safe to buy?

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