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AV03 EZM

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

172,908 mi
Last recorded172,908 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 EZM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 172,908 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 172,903 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 164,843 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 150,407 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 150,407 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 133,740 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 131,948 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)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing clip (3.5.1j)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 115,598 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2015 115,595 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,105 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 99,105 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 97,162 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 91,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 84,977 miles

O/S/R tyre has small cut in inner side wall no cords showing

Fail 29 May 2012 84,912 miles

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

O/S/R tyre has small cut in inner side wall no cords showing

Pass 25 May 2011 76,014 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 76,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Alternator belt cracked.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,599 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 68,599 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,623 miles

Advise front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,259 miles

offside rear lamp failure warning on dash, lights are working

slight play in offside front eyelet bush

Fail 2 Jun 2008 52,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear lamp failure warning on dash, lights are working

slight play in offside front eyelet bush

Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,806 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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AV03 EZM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AV03 EZM, 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 AV03 EZM registered?

AV03 EZM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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