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AV03 JRU

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,262 mi
Last recorded135,262 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 135,262 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 127,826 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 121,323 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 110,612 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 110,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 99,702 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 99,702 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 85,880 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,849 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,700 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 8 Apr 2008 57,148 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,275 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 52,207 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre has damage with cords exposed within the requirments

Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,836 miles

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

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 JRU is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

AV03 JRU is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AV03 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 JRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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