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AF03 XHS

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,580 mi
Last recorded94,580 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XHS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 94,580 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 94,580 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 82,110 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 67,433 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 53,217 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 53,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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AF03 XHS is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XHS, 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

How do I check the history of AF03 XHS?

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What year was AF03 XHS registered?

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

Is AF03 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 XHS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF03 XHS have outstanding finance?

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