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C2 SVB

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,808 mi
Last recorded77,808 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 SVB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,808 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 76,799 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 76,799 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 71,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 66,548 miles

both rear indicators slightly discolered

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads on limit

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

nearside headlight aim on upper limit

offside bottom ball joint has slight play

slight play in both front wishbone back bushes

Pass 28 May 2008 58,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 49,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 May 2006 35,433 miles

cut on n/s/f tyre not down to cords/surface corrosionon discs due to standing

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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C2 SVB is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C2 SVB, 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

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What year was C2 SVB registered?

C2 SVB is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is C2 SVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 SVB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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