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AC03 LVS

2003 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

111,966 mi
Last recorded111,966 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 LVS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 111,966 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 109,915 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 109,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges showing excessive wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges showing excessive wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 107,900 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 107,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 98,250 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 98,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,547 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 86,827 miles

Both rear tires on legal limit

O/S mirror glass broken

Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,952 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Oil Leak from underside the vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,171 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

jingle sound from front of engine

Fail 4 Mar 2015 47,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

jingle sound from front of engine

Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,826 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 16,081 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 15,040 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 14,126 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,918 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 12,219 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,525 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 8,182 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 LVS is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LVS, 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 LVS registered?

AC03 LVS is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is AC03 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 LVS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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