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AP03 GSY

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,802 mi
Last recorded140,802 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 GSY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 140,802 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 130,854 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 120,993 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 120,993 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 134,867 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 126,993 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 122,916 miles

rear brake discs rusted

rear brake pads getting low

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 122,916 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake discs rusted

rear brake pads getting low

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 117,127 miles

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

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

o/s front to rear brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Feb 2015 117,127 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

o/s front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Feb 2014 112,596 miles

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

brake pipe greased

Fail 21 Feb 2014 112,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 106,571 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Mar 2013 106,568 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Feb 2012 95,180 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 27 Feb 2012 95,180 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,892 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 84,891 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 70,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 70,953 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,095 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 30 May 2007 37,494 miles

rear tyres diff size to front

Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,692 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 26,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GSY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GSY, 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 AP03 GSY registered?

AP03 GSY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is AP03 GSY safe to buy?

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