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AC03 AAV

2003 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,137 mi
Last recorded116,137 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AAV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 116,137 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 115,528 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on edge

o/s/r wheel arch area corroding / corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 110,142 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

small chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Jul 2019 110,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 110,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded runs front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded runs front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2018 103,204 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch area corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

engine oil leak sump area

rear exhaust clamps fouling on vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2018 103,204 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel arch area corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

engine oil leak sump area

rear exhaust clamps fouling on vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2017 93,292 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,614 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 83,027 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,508 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,093 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,565 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,134 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,735 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 30,735 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,232 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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AC03 AAV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC03 AAV, 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 AC03 AAV registered?

AC03 AAV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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