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AF03 OGL

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

131,127 mi
Last recorded131,127 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OGL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 131,127 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded - metal to flexi hose

Pass 3 Apr 2025 127,485 miles

Front brake pads - worn low

Rear metal brake pipes - corroded

oil leak - engine

Fail 13 Mar 2025 127,482 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside - metal to flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 124,184 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONECHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 117,234 miles

Front windscreen has stone chip but not adversely affecting driver's view

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,411 miles

Front windscreen has stonechip but not adversely affecting driver's view

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 106,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 102,425 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 102,425 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))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 96,771 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 96,771 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 90,882 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 90,882 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 85,832 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 85,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,445 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 74,854 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,854 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,870 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 68,870 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,828 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,048 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,017 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,763 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 46,763 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,115 miles

adv front discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,791 miles

adv both front brake discs starting to corrode and groove in inside faces

Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,941 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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AF03 OGL is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OGL, 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 OGL registered?

AF03 OGL is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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