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AC03 AYD

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,076 mi
Last recorded115,076 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AYD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 115,076 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 115,061 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 113,063 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 105,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 100,227 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,278 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 86,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 70,577 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,916 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 45,706 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 45,706 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres 3mm

small dents r/h/r + l/h/f inner rims

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 AYD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AC03 AYD, 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 AYD registered?

AC03 AYD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 2003.

Is AC03 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 AYD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AC03 AYD have outstanding finance?

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