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AO03 BZA

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,753 mi
Last recorded165,753 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BZA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 165,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 154,531 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Offside Rear brake flexi pipe ferrule corroded

Rear brake pads and discs deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 154,527 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear brake flexi pipe ferrule corroded

Rear brake pads and discs deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2020 154,078 miles

Front brakes have a slight bind when rotated

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Rear shock absorbers corroded

parking brake only just met the pass criteria

Pass 7 Mar 2019 151,989 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 151,984 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 149,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 145,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 145,557 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 135,168 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 124,456 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 14 Mar 2014 114,671 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 114,638 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 114,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 105,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,522 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 92,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,798 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,951 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,433 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,344 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 27,400 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 BZA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BZA, 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 BZA registered?

AO03 BZA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is AO03 BZA safe to buy?

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