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2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

135,450 mi
Last recorded135,450 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 135,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 129,552 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 123,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 122,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 122,675 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 118,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 117,952 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 109,765 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 109,765 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 102,328 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2017 102,328 miles

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

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,466 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 95,466 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,743 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,743 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,159 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,685 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,806 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 65,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 May 2012 65,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2011 59,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing inner treads

Pass 4 May 2010 49,678 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 49,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,299 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,949 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,900 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,028 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 36,020 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear 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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AP03 BMW is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AP03 BMW, 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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AP03 BMW is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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