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AV03 FBK

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,107 mi
Last recorded94,107 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FBK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 94,107 miles

backing on rear n /platestarting to pill away from plate

both rear shock covers hanging loose

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2013 94,107 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

backing on rear n /platestarting to pill away from plate

both rear shock covers hanging loose

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2012 90,150 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

both rear tyres worn to limits

front d bushes worn

oil leak

play in both lower arm rear bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,188 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,776 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,204 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front wishbone rear bush,s

Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,068 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,896 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 47,896 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,265 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,409 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 20,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 FBK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBK, 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 FBK registered?

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

Is AV03 FBK safe to buy?

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