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AB03 SAR

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,890 mi
Last recorded32,890 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 SAR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2008 32,890 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 32,890 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2006 22,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,179 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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AB03 SAR is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AB03 SAR, 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

How do I check the history of AB03 SAR?

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What year was AB03 SAR registered?

AB03 SAR is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AB03 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 SAR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AB03 SAR have outstanding finance?

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