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AO52 UWA

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,924 mi
Last recorded161,924 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 UWA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 161,924 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 161,924 miles

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

EML on

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 159,225 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 159,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 154,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 146,220 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 141,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 132,083 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 117,243 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 99,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 99,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 93,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 93,050 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 74,246 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 73,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,454 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 24,133 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2005 24,132 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre tread worn low ,bald on inner edge and down to 2mm in the centre

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 UWA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO52 UWA, 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 UWA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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