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AC03 LMX

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,388 mi
Last recorded138,388 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 LMX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 138,388 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 138,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FRONT AND REAR... (0.1 (d))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 138,380 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 131,262 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 131,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 126,485 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 126,485 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear x 2 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 121,115 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 121,115 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 113,065 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 113,065 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 107,297 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,581 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre very low inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 85,566 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,459 miles

nearside front tyre very low inner edge

rear tyres approx 3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2009 68,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,965 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,823 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,016 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 LMX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LMX, 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 LMX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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