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AO03 AYD

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,800 mi
Last recorded138,800 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AYD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 138,800 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak underneath

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 122,919 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 122,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 104,565 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,675 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,005 miles

Auxillary drive belt noisy

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

central locking faulty

Fail 19 Sep 2016 96,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Auxillary drive belt noisy

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

central locking faulty

Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,489 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front inner & outer edges damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2015 94,488 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front inner & outer edges damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 88,814 miles

Both nearside tyres have outer wall damage

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre outer wall has cuts/damage

Fail 28 Aug 2013 88,814 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)

Both nearside tyres have outer wall damage

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre outer wall has cuts/damage

Pass 11 Oct 2011 85,373 miles

Both nearside tyres have damaged sidewalls

Offside front tyre inner edge damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2010 81,911 miles

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

Nearside front tyre surface has cuts

Nearside rear tyre wall is damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,444 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,844 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,406 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 67,075 miles

Front Brake lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,664 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 49,541 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

chips in windscreen

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

washer bottle level low

Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,728 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 38,674 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips in screen

slight water damage rear no plate

washer fluid level low

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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AO03 AYD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO03 AYD, 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 AO03 AYD registered?

AO03 AYD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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