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AC03 LZT

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,051 mi
Last recorded64,051 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 64,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 64,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 59,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 52,798 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,172 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 48,568 miles

engine under cover fitted

sealent applied for some rear component

Fail 11 Mar 2021 48,545 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine x sill x under covers fitted / both rear x n/s/f tyres perishing bad on outer walls / o/s/r tyre 3mm / down pipe mount snapped /

Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,301 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 47,738 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyre side wall perished both

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 47,725 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyre side wall perished both

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,210 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 46,743 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,331 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 45,518 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 45,518 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 44,711 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 44,237 miles

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

offside front seatbelt slow when retracting

Pass 9 Feb 2012 43,293 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,758 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,109 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,929 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 16,302 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,748 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 LZT is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

AC03 LZT is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AC03 LZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 LZT shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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