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AV52 RTU

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,716 mi
Last recorded152,716 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 RTU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 152,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from interior mirror ()

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Sep 2016 145,779 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 145,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 138,655 miles

Brake warning lamp on.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 138,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pads warming light on

exhaust shield loose

Pass 1 Jul 2014 127,764 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 11 Jun 2013 121,480 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 121,429 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on there inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 103,053 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Small cracks in both fronts and nearside rear wheels. Cannot determine if it is just paint cracking

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

nearside front grille insecure

severe judder on offside park brake

Fail 7 Jun 2012 103,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Small cracks in both fronts and nearside rear wheels. Cannot determine if it is just paint cracking

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

nearside front grille insecure

severe judder on offside park brake

Pass 7 Jun 2011 84,970 miles

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 7 Jun 2010 74,269 miles

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,202 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 61,623 miles

unable to see rear springs fully/ slight wear in front suspension ball joints & bushes/

Pass 8 Feb 2008 57,970 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 48,330 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,324 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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AV52 RTU is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV52 RTU, 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 AV52 RTU registered?

AV52 RTU is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is AV52 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 RTU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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