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AO03 OUU

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,289 mi
Last recorded115,289 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 115,289 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 105,949 miles

nearside front roll bar link has fractional movement present

windscreen has two small stone chips present.

Pass 28 May 2013 87,835 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing to almost the legal limit.

Right hand side front to rear brake pipes by the fuel tank have some corrosion present.

Stone chips present to the wind screen.

Pass 25 May 2012 78,060 miles

copper brake pipes at end of front to rear metal pipes have some surface corrosion present.

the wind screen has several small stone chips present on both near side and offside.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,888 miles

Nearside Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 70,875 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,327 miles

Offside front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,397 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear have some corrosion present.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,077 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,419 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,505 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 OUU is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OUU, 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 OUU registered?

AO03 OUU is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is AO03 OUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 OUU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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