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AV03 OKF

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,000 mi
Last recorded136,000 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OKF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 136,000 miles

Nearside HANDBRAKE REQ, ATTENTION/BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 116,214 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front BLADE LEAVING WATER-LINE

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY BORDER-LINE PASS

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 97,062 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,425 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 86,425 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 77,334 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,285 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Feb 2014 57,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,400 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 54,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,063 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 50,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2011 46,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,777 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 19 Aug 2010 38,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,827 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,033 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,159 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,234 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 21,636 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 16,587 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 OKF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OKF, 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 OKF registered?

AV03 OKF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is AV03 OKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 OKF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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