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AO03 BZG

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,173 mi
Last recorded149,173 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BZG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 149,173 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 29 Apr 2014 144,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 144,216 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 136,056 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Apr 2012 126,381 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2012 126,381 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 120,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 120,767 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 113,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak

covers fitted to sills

damage to sidewall n/s/f tyre

front discs pitted

o/s wiper splitting

rear discs pitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2009 104,352 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 104,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 95,067 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear tyres becoming low and offside rear tyre is punctured

Pass 2 Jul 2007 89,989 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 69,265 miles

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

Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 BZG is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BZG, 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 BZG registered?

AO03 BZG is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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