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AC03 CSZ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,651 mi
Last recorded126,651 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CSZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 126,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside front tyre valve stem is split/deteriorating.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the rear part of inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 126,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at the rear part of Inner & Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside front tyre valve stem is split/deteriorating.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at the rear part of inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 117,433 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear under floor area (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 117,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking under pressure (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 111,250 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 111,250 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 100,113 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2015 100,113 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2014 87,861 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2013 80,285 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 80,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,617 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,531 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,096 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear deep cut on tread not to cords

Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,156 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,391 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,007 miles

1) N/S and O/S Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,605 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 41,550 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 CSZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CSZ, 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 CSZ registered?

AC03 CSZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is AC03 CSZ safe to buy?

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