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AO03 DXM

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,006 mi
Last recorded143,006 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DXM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 143,006 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 136,854 miles

Front tyres poor condition

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 136,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres poor condition

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 134,184 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 127,564 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 123,154 miles

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2014 123,154 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2014 123,097 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 113,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2013 113,441 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 107,872 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 99,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2011 99,279 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn badly on inside edge

offside front tyre worn badlt on inside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2010 86,259 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 86,259 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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 78,096 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 78,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 70,203 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 55,468 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 DXM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DXM, 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 DXM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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