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AV03 FCP

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,768 mi
Last recorded128,768 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 128,768 miles

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2017 126,813 miles

Offside Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHT UNIT LENSE MISSING

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 123,357 miles

OFF SIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENSE MISSING

Pass 21 Aug 2015 120,661 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,167 miles

near side front tyre outer side wall deteriorating

off side rear number plate light lense missing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 115,641 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 112,524 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 109,288 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 109,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 109,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil level low!!!

found: parking brake performance quite low !!!

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

note: air bag light on !!!

offside front alloy wheel slight damage (kerbed)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 105,847 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 105,847 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 101,143 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,404 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 76,101 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 FCP is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

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

Is AV03 FCP safe to buy?

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