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AM03 ZNB

2003 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,167 mi
Last recorded106,167 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ZNB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 106,167 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush has play, marginal pass

Pass 28 Dec 2017 102,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 102,852 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 100,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 99,592 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 99,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,340 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,331 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 91,714 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 89,407 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre inner sidewalls cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2010 82,186 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT DISC WORN

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,887 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 69,105 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 69,105 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 60,539 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 60,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 27 Nov 2006 56,587 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,062 miles

Both front tyres feathering off tread on inner edges slightly.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

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 ZNB is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AM03 ZNB, 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 AM03 ZNB registered?

AM03 ZNB is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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