CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV52 TGF

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,255 mi
Last recorded146,255 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 TGF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 146,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 146,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 130,974 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2022 125,925 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 117,572 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

offside rear parking brake lightly binding

Pass 3 Dec 2020 110,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 102,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear parking brake has slight bind

Pass 27 Nov 2017 85,551 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside and offside rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,684 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,799 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 57,716 miles

very slight surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,069 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 53,184 miles

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,596 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 48,421 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,991 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,358 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 43,358 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 40,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 40,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,783 miles

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

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV52 TGF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV52 TGF?

You can check the full history of AV52 TGF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV52 TGF registered?

AV52 TGF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is AV52 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 TGF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV52 TGF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV52 TGF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.