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AC03 CXS

2003 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,027 mi
Last recorded139,027 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CXS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 139,027 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 May 2016 136,172 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 131,672 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 122,830 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 12,273 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 May 2013 116,041 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars, slight play from off side front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 10 May 2012 109,834 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 99,730 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 99,617 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 88,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 88,364 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 78,605 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 78,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear tyres under inflated.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,544 miles

all four brake disks slightly worn

front valance damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2007 57,275 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 52,155 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 11 May 2006 47,912 miles

The rear axle input shaft seal is leaking.

Fail 11 May 2006 47,912 miles

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

The rear axle input shaft seal is leaking.

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 CXS is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CXS, 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 CXS registered?

AC03 CXS is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is AC03 CXS safe to buy?

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