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AC03 HLU

2003 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,014 mi
Last recorded144,014 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HLU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 144,014 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 143,994 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 131,724 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 8 Feb 2016 116,182 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,434 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 81,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,389 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,373 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,052 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,462 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 HLU is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

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

Is AC03 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 HLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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