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AO52 CFG

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,528 mi
Last recorded128,528 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 CFG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 128,528 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 24 Jul 2025 128,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 30 Jul 2024 125,502 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2023 117,988 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 117,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone exessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 117,037 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 114,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 113,694 miles

Both rear coil springs not fully visable

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2019 110,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring certain engine componants

Fail 23 Sep 2019 110,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring certain engine componants

Pass 13 Sep 2018 104,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,457 miles

Front Exhaust Downpipe Nuts Corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 97,457 miles

Front Exhaust Downpipe Nuts Corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 91,533 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 91,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,039 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,477 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,628 miles

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

rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges & nsr tread low

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,473 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 69,399 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,942 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

nearside front anti roll bar bush worn

nearside front tyre in slightly poor condition on inner wall and is worn on edges

nearside rear tyre has small cut on inner wall

offside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner wall

Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,606 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 41,171 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 36,329 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 30,871 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 24,892 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

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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AO52 CFG is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO52 CFG, 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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AO52 CFG is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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