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AHR 5V

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,995 mi
Last recorded40,995 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHR 5V
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 40,995 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 40,983 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 40,825 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 40,574 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 39,267 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 37,854 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 35,602 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 35,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 32,663 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,321 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 29,152 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 26,270 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,457 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,133 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wereing on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,339 miles

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

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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AHR 5V is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AHR 5V, 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 AHR 5V registered?

AHR 5V is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AHR 5V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHR 5V shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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