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AO03 BYX

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,173 mi
Last recorded78,173 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BYX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,173 miles

Front both front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Oil leak from the engine area ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 24 Jul 2017 78,173 miles

Front both front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak from the engine area ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,324 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 65,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,792 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 47,742 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,543 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,472 miles

nearside front tyre perrished

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,208 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,591 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 16,773 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,938 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 10,728 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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AO03 BYX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AO03 BYX, 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 AO03 BYX registered?

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

Is AO03 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 BYX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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