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AC03 GZX

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,098 mi
Last recorded113,098 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GZX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 113,098 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2025 113,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 111,538 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 111,538 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 111,068 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 109,828 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 108,124 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 106,358 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 106,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 102,144 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,540 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 92,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 88,719 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 85,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,411 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 83,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,740 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 81,735 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise replaceing both os tyres beginning to crack on outer wall

Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,419 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,084 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 75,083 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,326 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,760 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,149 miles

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

fuel cap retain strap broken also fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,931 miles

There are very small cracks in the sidewalls and tread of both front tyres. †The N/S/F tyre is wearing on the inside edge.

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 GZX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

AC03 GZX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is AC03 GZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 GZX shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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