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AV03 SVK

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,084 mi
Last recorded145,084 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 SVK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 145,084 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 137,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 118,260 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 112,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 111,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 108,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 106,008 miles

nsf tyre and both rear tyres low

Pass 6 Apr 2019 100,489 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 30 Mar 2019 100,444 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 31 Mar 2018 96,832 miles

under trays fitted obscruing

Pass 1 Apr 2017 92,793 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 92,793 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,634 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

undertray obscuring view

Pass 4 Apr 2015 84,064 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 84,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 74,224 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,247 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2013 61,247 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2012 57,483 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,128 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 54,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,739 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,826 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2009 45,826 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,067 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,234 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,559 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 SVK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

AV03 SVK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is AV03 SVK safe to buy?

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