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AM52 AUR

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,429 mi
Last recorded153,429 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 AUR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 153,429 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 143,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front anti-roll bar link arm top ball joint gaitor deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2012 139,028 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 139,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 132,726 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 132,726 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 121,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 121,152 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 105,614 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 105,614 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 94,790 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 90,037 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 89,983 miles

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

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

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

advise offside front tyre worn down to min req.and should be changed asap

Fail 12 Dec 2006 89,138 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 73,425 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 73,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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AM52 AUR is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AM52 AUR, 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 AM52 AUR registered?

AM52 AUR is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is AM52 AUR safe to buy?

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