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AF03 XHY

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,315 mi
Last recorded93,315 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XHY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 93,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 90,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 89,877 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,172 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,184 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 78,633 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 75,462 miles

OSF seat belt slow to retract

Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,762 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,514 miles

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2016 63,514 miles

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

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2014 58,103 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 58,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 49,235 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 46,352 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 43,924 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 41,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 38,385 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN LOW

Fail 7 May 2009 38,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN LOW

Pass 14 May 2008 34,367 miles

N/S PARKING BRAKE BECOMING LOW

Pass 11 May 2007 30,452 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 27,419 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 XHY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XHY, 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

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What year was AF03 XHY registered?

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

Is AF03 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 XHY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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