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AC03 BWA

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

171,532 mi
Last recorded171,532 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BWA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 171,532 miles

Nearside parking brake weak

Pass 9 Jun 2025 157,881 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2025 157,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2024 144,696 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 131,600 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 126,962 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 124,467 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 121,449 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 116,828 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 111,994 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 106,390 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,411 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 101,411 miles

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,175 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 96,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 89,660 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,604 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 70,062 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,002 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,693 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 52,065 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,450 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,804 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 34,392 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 BWA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 BWA, 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 BWA registered?

AC03 BWA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is AC03 BWA safe to buy?

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