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AC03 BCF

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,522 mi
Last recorded123,522 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BCF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 123,522 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 120,626 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 120,626 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 119,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 115,992 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 114,876 miles

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

off side front drop link has slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2013 112,896 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 112,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

emits blue smoke

nearside rear handbrake poor

Fail 21 Nov 2012 104,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 104,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 92,169 miles

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 6 Dec 2010 79,242 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,327 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES DETEORATING / CRAKING IN TREADS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,343 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 51,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,421 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,704 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,986 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 24,419 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 BCF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BCF, 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 BCF registered?

AC03 BCF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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