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AV03 JUA

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,888 mi
Last recorded119,888 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 119,888 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

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

battery light on

Fail 11 Mar 2024 119,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

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

battery light on

Pass 12 Sep 2023 117,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 117,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 112,640 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 107,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall split

engine oil leak

slight oil leak from diff

Fail 22 Jul 2021 107,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall split

engine oil leak

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 18 Jun 2019 98,689 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,390 miles

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

Offside Front tyre excessively deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2015 84,442 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side wall deteriorated

parking brake efficiency only 16%

Pass 14 Nov 2014 82,203 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 73,856 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 68,801 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 68,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,592 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,682 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,103 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,759 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 JUA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JUA, 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 JUA registered?

AV03 JUA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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