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AO03 OUS

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,119 mi
Last recorded151,119 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 151,119 miles

(under tray fitted obscuring some underside component)

Front wheel bearing has slight play bothside (2.5.A.3c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 150,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering arm inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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

(under tray fitted obscuring some underside component)

Front wheel bearing has slight play bothside (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 143,724 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 130,058 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 118,518 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 118,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 112,796 miles

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

rear brake pads getting worn

Fail 16 Jan 2012 112,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 108,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 88,260 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,787 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,914 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,004 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 OUS is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

AO03 OUS is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is AO03 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 OUS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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