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AO03 FXG

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,331 mi
Last recorded44,331 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 44,331 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 42,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 34,370 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 34,328 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,325 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,520 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,968 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4d)

brake discs surface rusted on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,053 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,001 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,703 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,877 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,843 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,844 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,221 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 8,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 6,572 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 6,572 miles

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

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

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 FXG is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

AO03 FXG is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is AO03 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 FXG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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