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AM52 HSY

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

125,137 mi
Last recorded125,137 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 HSY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 125,137 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSF tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 123,761 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leaking continuosly

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 122,062 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 21 Feb 2018 120,623 miles

Engine oil leak

Major coolant leak

Revers light not working

Fail 21 Feb 2018 120,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine oil leak

Major coolant leak

Pass 7 Mar 2017 119,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 117,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 115,309 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 113,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jan 2013 111,571 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 109,664 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 107,554 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 103,386 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 87,605 miles

some wear and play in front lower control arm rear bracket/bushs

Pass 7 Dec 2007 73,626 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 60,060 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 44,052 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 HSY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AM52 HSY, 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 HSY registered?

AM52 HSY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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