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AK03 UHW

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,672 mi
Last recorded54,672 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UHW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 54,672 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,797 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Apr 2020 51,210 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,903 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,562 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,760 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,675 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 39,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads look low?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,579 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,916 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,134 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,259 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,077 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,191 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,220 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 UHW is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UHW, 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 AK03 UHW registered?

AK03 UHW is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AK03 UHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 UHW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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