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AC03 AMV

2003 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,563 mi
Last recorded172,563 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AMV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 172,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 172,553 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 165,311 miles

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

park brake only just met requirements will benefit from adjustment or repair

Fail 5 Feb 2025 165,282 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 158,901 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 158,901 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 151,088 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 143,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 137,521 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

handbrake travel would benefit from adjustment or repair

modified exhaust system fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2020 130,631 miles

CORROSION IN REAR BRAKE PIPES GENERALLY

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS BEEN MODIFIED

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL WOULD BENEFIT FROM ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

Fail 3 Jan 2020 130,631 miles

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

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

CORROSION IN REAR BRAKE PIPES GENERALLY

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS BEEN MODIFIED

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL WOULD BENEFIT FROM ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

Pass 7 Jan 2019 122,523 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 122,523 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 112,707 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 112,707 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened shock (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened shock (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 100,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and Offside worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,731 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,959 miles

Chip to windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,862 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,785 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,222 miles

All four tyres cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre going bold on outer edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,498 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Offside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,656 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders of tread

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted and worn

Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,365 miles

redar brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,368 miles

Both rear brake disc outer faces starting to rust

Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,103 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 AMV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AMV, 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 AMV registered?

AC03 AMV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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