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AP03 HLO

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,964 mi
Last recorded84,964 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HLO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 84,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 82,403 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 80,054 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,082 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 71,694 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 70,886 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 69,659 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 60,402 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

both front tyres worn on edges

passage door mirror glass mirror missing

Fail 22 Jan 2016 60,402 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

passage door mirror glass mirror missing

Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,925 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre on limit

slight front service brake inbalance

Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,116 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

under cover fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,248 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,367 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,267 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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AP03 HLO is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AP03 HLO, 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 HLO registered?

AP03 HLO is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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