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AF03 XHV

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

82,885 mi
Last recorded82,885 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 82,885 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, exhaust, brake discs and pipes

Fail 12 May 2025 82,885 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, exhaust, brake discs and pipes

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres heavily splitting through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 82,305 miles

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

General underbody corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust, brake discs and brake pipes

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking through tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 81,654 miles

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Rear brake pads wearing low and discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 80,874 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratchs from wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,726 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Fail 24 Mar 2021 79,726 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,776 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,639 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,911 miles

General corrosion to exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 23 Mar 2018 71,911 miles

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

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

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

General corrosion to exhaust and brake pipes

O/s/r tyre heavily cracked/splitting 205/55/16

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,096 miles

general underside corrosion to all suspension components

rear exhaust corroded and holed (resealed for emmisions test)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,200 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 64,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket broken

offside & nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded (to hoses)

offside & nearside rear suspension arm (front) bushes slightly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,804 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear silencer mounting braket broken exhaust still supported securely

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,813 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,600 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cut not deep enough to show cords

Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,658 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,215 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,199 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 39,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,830 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 30,830 miles

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

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 XHV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

AF03 XHV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is AF03 XHV safe to buy?

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