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AO03 BZX

2003 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,552 mi
Last recorded129,552 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BZX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 129,552 miles

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Sep 2019 128,395 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 126,012 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 126,012 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 117,682 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 116,337 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 116,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 106,411 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 106,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 95,574 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 68,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 60,175 miles

n/s/r tyre @ 3mm

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,588 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

slight damage to n/s and o/s front tyre outer side walls

Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,016 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,924 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 36,822 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,738 miles

n/s front tyre near legal limits worn on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,828 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 25,826 miles

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)

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 BZX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BZX, 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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AO03 BZX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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