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AM52 MPX

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,715 mi
Last recorded164,715 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 164,715 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 164,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 161,061 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 155,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 152,886 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 149,710 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring cracking

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 MPX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MPX, 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

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What year was AM52 MPX registered?

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

Is AM52 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 MPX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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