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AO03 HHC

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,217 mi
Last recorded172,217 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 172,217 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive engine and difrensal unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 172,215 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive engine and difrensal unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 160,078 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 146,218 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 134,054 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 120,402 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 120,402 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 107,554 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 107,554 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 101,703 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small tiny stone chips all over screen.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 94,940 miles

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

O/S park brake weak.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 94,940 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

O/S park brake weak.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 86,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,637 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 57,122 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 57,122 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 43,016 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HHC is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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