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AO03 FXH

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,696 mi
Last recorded110,696 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FXH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 110,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 110,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 108,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 106,683 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 105,031 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 105,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 103,459 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 101,658 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 98,544 miles

Nearside Front tyre has impact damage to outer sidewall area

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Oct 2016 95,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and splits to inner sidewall

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuelcap seal perished

Fail 10 Oct 2016 95,651 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and splits to inner sidewall

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuelcap seal perished

Pass 5 Oct 2015 92,811 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre has splits to inner sidewall

Fail 2 Oct 2015 92,811 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both fronts on inner sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal perrished

nearside rear tyre has splits to inner sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2014 87,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perrished

Fail 5 Sep 2014 87,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,339 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 64,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,869 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,728 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 55,728 miles

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,361 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,772 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,431 miles

front disks rusty

rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,314 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 FXH is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FXH, 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 FXH registered?

AO03 FXH is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AO03 FXH safe to buy?

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