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AV03 SWK

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,026 mi
Last recorded145,026 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 SWK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 145,026 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 135,225 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 127,687 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)

o/s/f brake flexible hose intermittantly touching inner wheel arch

Pass 13 May 2014 119,016 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 110,142 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012
Fail 25 Apr 2012 96,838 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 84,214 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 69,984 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,910 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,014 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,395 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,611 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,324 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 SWK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

AV03 SWK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is AV03 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 SWK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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