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AF03 OGE

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,381 mi
Last recorded83,381 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OGE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 83,381 miles

both front coil springs corroded.

corrosion to most rear suspension components.

damage to both front wings.

front exhaust bracket broken.

rear registration plate in poor condition.

slight blow at rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,183 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

slight blow at rear exhaust box

Fail 19 Dec 2017 82,172 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear coil springs corroded.

damage to off side front wing.

front exhaust pipe bracket corroded/broken.

near side rear fog lamp dim/water inside.

rear registration plate in poor condition.

slight exhaust blow at rear silencer.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,033 miles

both front steel brake pipes corroded.

both front tyres low tread.

both rear steel brake pipes to flex hoses very corroded.

near side front coil spring corroded.

near side rear upper steel brake pipes to joining union very corroded.

rear exhaust silencer pipe slight crack and blow.

rear registration plate in poor condition.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,032 miles

all coil springs corroded.

both front tyres very low

both rear steel brake pipes to flex hoses corroded.

both sides front steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

damage to off side front wing

front brake pads very low.

rear registration plate in poor condition.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,396 miles

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

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

body damage to near side front wing and bumper.

body damage to off side front wing below side repetor.

both sides inner front brake pads appear to be getting low.

front brake discs corroded.

near side rear upper steel brake pipe union/join very corroded.

rear registration plate in poor condition.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,708 miles

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

damage to off side front wing.

front brake pads approx 60% worn.

near side rear upper brake union very corroded.

rear registration plate in poor condition.

rear tail lights slightly different intensity.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 70,599 miles

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition but still readable.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 67,771 miles

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 67,752 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,188 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,747 miles

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 50,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 39,608 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 39,608 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 29,130 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 21,418 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 12,244 miles

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

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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AF03 OGE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF03 OGE, 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 AF03 OGE registered?

AF03 OGE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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