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AO03 BZF

2003 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,865 mi
Last recorded138,865 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BZF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 138,865 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 138,863 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 138,748 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 124,400 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 124,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 109,681 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 109,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes release unevenly front brakes (3.7.B.4)

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s o/s handbrake low readings (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 100,328 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 69,459 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 69,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2011 44,679 miles

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

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

strong advise nearside rear tyre is on 1,6 mm and wearing in centre of tread

Fail 22 Apr 2011 44,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

strong advise nearside rear tyre is on 1,6 mm and wearing in centre of tread

Pass 17 Apr 2010 35,266 miles

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

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

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

front and rear no' plate beginning to deteriate.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,643 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 26,561 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 20,920 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 BZF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BZF, 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 BZF registered?

AO03 BZF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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