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AF03 ZVM

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,191 mi
Last recorded122,191 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ZVM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 118,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 118,625 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 118,576 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded at the vehicle jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded at the vehicle jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 12 Feb 2021 113,779 miles

Suspension components corroding

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 113,779 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system OVER TANK (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension components corroding

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,580 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 108,574 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 106,835 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 103,338 miles

Nearside Front slight bind on roadwheel

Pass 19 Jan 2017 100,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

All tyres heavily perished and show age related cracks to sidewalls

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 18 Jan 2017 100,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

All tyres heavily perished and show age related cracks to sidewalls

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 97,321 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,926 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 92,319 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 92,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 89,758 miles

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 3 Feb 2012 87,156 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 87,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 83,653 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 81,321 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 77,087 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre rubed on outer side wall

Pass 8 Feb 2008 72,256 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 72,256 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 62,665 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,330 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 ZVM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

AF03 ZVM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is AF03 ZVM safe to buy?

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