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AV03 OKE

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,890 mi
Last recorded113,890 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 113,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 113,616 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 111,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 111,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 109,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 91,195 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,660 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 69,612 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 69,612 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,539 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 63,539 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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 14 Jan 2009 54,187 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 25 Jan 2008 44,630 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,165 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,838 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 32,285 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 OKE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OKE, 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 OKE registered?

AV03 OKE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is AV03 OKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 OKE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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