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AM03 YPP

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,702 mi
Last recorded178,702 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YPP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2019 178,702 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 175,666 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 171,095 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 165,017 miles

Oil Leaks from Engine

Rear Oil Leaks from Differential

Fail 27 Feb 2016 165,017 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear End (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leaks from Engine

Rear Oil Leaks from Differential

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 157,762 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 157,737 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 151,305 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 143,664 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 143,664 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 140,598 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 131,126 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc are worn!!

Pass 14 Jul 2011 131,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc are worn!!

Fail 11 Jul 2011 131,126 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2010 120,453 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 120,453 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2009 112,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2009 112,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2008 84,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front wipers slightly deteriated

Pass 18 May 2007 64,725 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 41,955 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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AM03 YPP is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM03 YPP, 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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AM03 YPP is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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