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AK03 DVM

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,178 mi
Last recorded137,178 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DVM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 137,178 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing low especially on inner surface

Pass 23 Mar 2016 128,402 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres cracks in tread

fuel cap seal perished

nsf headlight only just makes beam pattern

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2015 114,229 miles

Cuts in rear tyres

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front door mirror missing

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front pipe exhaust bracket sheered

Pass 27 Mar 2014 102,784 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff starting to leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 102,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff starting to leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 93,364 miles

both front flexi brake hoses cracked

both front tyres worn on edges

front exhaust mounting bracket worn

Fail 27 Mar 2013 93,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front flexi brake hoses cracked

both front tyres worn on edges

front exhaust mounting bracket worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,906 miles

Neaeside rear tyreiner sidewall splitting and 3mm in centre

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall perished

offside rear diff seal weeping

Fail 27 Mar 2012 81,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Neaeside rear tyreiner sidewall splitting and 3mm in centre

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall perished

offside rear diff seal weeping

Pass 5 Apr 2011 69,441 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre starting to split on inner edge.

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,780 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler cap seal small cracks

o/s/f tyre 3mm on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,402 miles

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

different size tyres front to rear

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,091 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,580 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,743 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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AK03 DVM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK03 DVM, 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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AK03 DVM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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