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AC03 BPK

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,417 mi
Last recorded143,417 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 143,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes aside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 143,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes aside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 141,508 miles

EML on

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 133,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 13,372 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 131,360 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 123,948 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 123,917 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 114,006 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 114,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 104,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 103,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 94,169 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 84,364 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 84,362 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs corroded and slightly scored

Pass 7 May 2010 74,034 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2010 74,034 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2009 65,493 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2009 65,493 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 60,937 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 60,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,392 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 32,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 31,338 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 BPK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BPK, 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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AC03 BPK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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