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AC51 GOT

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,094 mi
Last recorded70,094 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 GOT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 70,094 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 68,890 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,269 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 67,293 miles

Vehicle Too Low

Pass 15 Feb 2021 66,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake biding slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2019 65,264 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 64,224 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 62,063 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,902 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,796 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,070 miles

advise rear caliper slightly binding also rear disc rusted

Fail 14 Nov 2014 61,070 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise rear caliper slightly binding also rear disc rusted

Pass 27 Nov 2013 59,358 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 59,358 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 57,755 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,774 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,430 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,065 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,548 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,077 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 21,212 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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AC51 GOT is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AC51 GOT, 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 AC51 GOT registered?

AC51 GOT is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AC51 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC51 GOT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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