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AD03 FYV

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,613 mi
Last recorded125,613 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FYV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 125,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades worn

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

nearside rear handbrake uses more effort than offside rear

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Oct 2013 125,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades worn

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

nearside rear handbrake uses more effort than offside rear

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 116,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 102,357 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 102,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,417 miles

Front discs slightly worn

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

Rear discs slightly lipped

Fail 22 Jul 2009 64,128 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,128 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,366 miles

uneven wear O.S.F.tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,744 miles

offside and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear (205/55v16).

Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,038 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,861 miles

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

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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AD03 FYV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD03 FYV, 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 AD03 FYV registered?

AD03 FYV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is AD03 FYV safe to buy?

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