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AC03 HPA

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,209 mi
Last recorded123,209 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 123,209 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 123,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 119,539 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 115,795 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,416 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 90,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 80,676 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,117 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 70,107 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,107 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 67,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 67,481 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 58,296 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 28 May 2012 48,382 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 41,629 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,426 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 31,689 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2008 27,530 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 23,249 miles

front tyres 4mm

Pass 31 May 2006 16,859 miles

Rear tyres are at 3mm

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 HPA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

AC03 HPA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is AC03 HPA safe to buy?

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