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AC03 HNN

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,360 mi
Last recorded168,360 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HNN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 168,360 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output blue tinge from front position lamps (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Brake backplate missing

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel rim repaired

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2017 168,357 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output blue tinge from front position lamps (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Brake backplate missing

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel rim repaired

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 152,100 miles

Blue tinge from front position lights

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

Nearside Rear road wheel repaired

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 152,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Blue tinge from front position lights

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear road wheel repaired

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 137,554 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Offside rear shockabsorber dusk cover insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2015 137,544 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Offside rear shockabsorber dusk cover insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2014 122,483 miles

Advise rear tyres may be rubbing slightly

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 122,172 miles

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

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

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

Advise rear tyres may be rubbing slightly

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 112,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre has cut on sidewall

offside rear seat belt lock outer cover damage

Pass 11 Jun 2012 109,284 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 101,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 87,128 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly,

Rear brake pads look low,

Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,689 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal tread depth.

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 69,417 miles

Both rear tyres very close to legal tread depth and need changing very soon.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,418 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,986 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 41,986 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HNN is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HNN, 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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AC03 HNN is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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