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AV03 FBC

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,971 mi
Last recorded76,971 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FBC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 76,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 69,909 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,890 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 67,258 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 66,140 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 65,335 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 64,894 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 64,894 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,502 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,991 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,629 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,690 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 60,009 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,310 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,308 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,301 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,979 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,172 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,751 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,883 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,926 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 38,851 miles

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

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 FBC is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AV03 FBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV03 FBC registered?

AV03 FBC is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AV03 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 FBC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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