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AO03 FXF

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,121 mi
Last recorded98,121 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FXF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 98,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 94,154 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 94,146 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 93,665 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 93,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 84,799 miles

both sides front bottom arms, rear mounting bushes worn close to limit

Fail 14 Mar 2008 84,783 miles

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

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

both sides front bottom arms, rear mounting bushes worn close to limit

Pass 15 Mar 2007 75,734 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 73,743 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 FXF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 FXF registered?

AO03 FXF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AO03 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 FXF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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