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AF03 OGR

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,763 mi
Last recorded161,763 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OGR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 161,763 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake hose perished

n/s rear shock slight misting of oil

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2018 161,715 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake hose perished

n/s rear shock slight misting of oil

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 155,682 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 150,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 150,898 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 146,869 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 146,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 138,436 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 130,214 miles

N/s/r tyre worn to 2.5-3mm

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

O/s/r suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

O/s/r tyre worn to around 2.5-3mm

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

Rear brake pads worn to around 2.5-3mm

n/s/r suspension arm slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2013 130,214 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/s/r tyre worn to 2.5-3mm

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

O/s/r suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

O/s/r tyre worn to around 2.5-3mm

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

Rear brake pads worn to around 2.5-3mm

n/s/r suspension arm slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 118,402 miles

Both front suspension bottom arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated.

N/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded.

O/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded.

Rear brake pads worn to 3-4mm

Pass 5 Jul 2011 107,694 miles

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

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

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

cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall not to cords.

front lower arm rear bushes seem a bit soft.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 107,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall not to cords.

front lower arm rear bushes seem a bit soft.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,885 miles

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

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

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

front discs wearing thin

Pass 9 Jul 2009 83,213 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 76,350 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,054 miles

rear tyres 4mm

Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres 2-3mm outside edges

minor cut to r/h/r tyre tread

Pass 16 Feb 2006 29,563 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 OGR is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OGR, 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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AF03 OGR is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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