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AV03 GZM

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,418 mi
Last recorded66,418 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 GZM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,418 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,567 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,773 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jul 2009 48,753 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,857 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,547 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,922 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 GZM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

AV03 GZM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is AV03 GZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 GZM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV03 GZM have outstanding finance?

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