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AM52 HFA

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,882 mi
Last recorded116,882 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 HFA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 116,882 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 116,779 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 104,782 miles

both front and rear brake pads getting very low

Pass 12 Aug 2008 91,758 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 91,327 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 HFA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HFA, 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

How do I check the history of AM52 HFA?

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What year was AM52 HFA registered?

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

Is AM52 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 HFA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM52 HFA have outstanding finance?

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