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AV03 OKA

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,710 mi
Last recorded114,710 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 114,710 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 114,710 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 109,133 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,202 miles

under cover fitted at time of test

Pass 5 May 2016 101,762 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 101,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 94,868 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 90,378 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 82,542 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 77,810 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,005 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

fuel cap seal starting to split

rear pads very low

Pass 15 May 2009 60,535 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 53,408 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 46,188 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 1.6MM LIMIT AND NAERSIDE REAR TYRE ON MARKERS

Pass 8 May 2006 40,533 miles

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

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 OKA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OKA, 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 OKA registered?

AV03 OKA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is AV03 OKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 OKA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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