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AV03 OKL

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,802 mi
Last recorded165,802 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OKL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 165,802 miles

Corrosion to underside and body

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2017 161,116 miles

Parking brake just met min. requirements may need some adjustment

Rear coil spring worn Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to body

Undertrays, sill & engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 152,724 miles

Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 147,306 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 147,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 141,830 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 141,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 135,838 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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 135,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 128,818 miles

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

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

blue smoke under acceleration on emisions test

Fail 17 Feb 2012 128,818 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

blue smoke under acceleration on emisions test

Pass 18 Feb 2011 119,655 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 102,975 miles

Oil leak

n/s front brake has slight restriction

Pass 5 Mar 2008 90,111 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 79,666 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 24 Mar 2006 62,432 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 OKL is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKL, 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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AV03 OKL is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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