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AC03 AAY

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,348 mi
Last recorded140,348 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 140,348 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 136,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 134,401 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 128,807 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 124,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 111,996 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 98,744 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 95,528 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,310 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 87,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,853 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,632 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR SEAT NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT SEAT BELT

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,352 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 56,580 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

WEAR EVIDENT IN ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS

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 AAY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AAY, 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 AC03 AAY registered?

AC03 AAY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is AC03 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 AAY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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