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AC03 CPZ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,974 mi
Last recorded112,974 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CPZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 112,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2010 101,677 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 101,677 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 83,372 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 83,372 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 66,525 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,846 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 41,309 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,922 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 CPZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CPZ, 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

How do I check the history of AC03 CPZ?

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What year was AC03 CPZ registered?

AC03 CPZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AC03 CPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 CPZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AC03 CPZ have outstanding finance?

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