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AV03 FBG

2003 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,786 mi
Last recorded101,786 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FBG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 101,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 96,179 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2017 96,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 93,472 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,298 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,279 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 80,989 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 67,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,401 miles

advise movement in offside front rear inner bush advise slight movement in nearside lower ball joint rubber housing.advise all tyres getting low.advise front discs worn.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,600 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 32,500 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 FBG is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FBG, 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 FBG registered?

AV03 FBG is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AV03 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 FBG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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