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AV03 SWZ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,158 mi
Last recorded100,158 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,158 miles

Non standard suspension fitted at time

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 96,259 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 92,558 miles

front brake hoses perished

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2016 92,558 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake hoses perished

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 89,041 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear most bush play tolimit

Pass 28 Nov 2014 82,519 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 78,568 miles

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

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

nearside front lower suspension arm has slight movement in rear bush

offside front anti roll bar linkrod has slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2013 78,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front lower suspension arm has slight movement in rear bush

offside front anti roll bar linkrod has slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,631 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 23 Nov 2011 70,247 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 70,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,374 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 65,333 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 61,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,418 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,188 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 44,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,130 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 23,950 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 SWZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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