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AM52 DFX

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,978 mi
Last recorded142,978 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 142,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 142,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 136,528 miles

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

rear diff has slight leak

rear tyres worn slightly on inner part of tread

Fail 29 Oct 2015 135,978 miles

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

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

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

rear diff has slight leak

rear tyres worn slightly on inner part of tread

Pass 31 Oct 2014 126,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 115,029 miles

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

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

n/s mirror deteriated

Pass 5 Sep 2012 105,518 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 98,566 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 98,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 89,524 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 79,964 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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AM52 DFX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AM52 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

AM52 DFX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM52 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 DFX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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