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CE03 FCL

2003 BMW 3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,418 mi
Last recorded96,418 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 382,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 FCL
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 96,418 miles

slight play in front lower arm bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,018 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 91,018 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,207 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,666 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 68,989 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 68,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 11 Nov 2008 62,430 miles

both rear tyres 3mm left

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f damper slightly leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,583 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 55,583 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 45,663 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 35,101 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 35,101 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

front exhaust bracket cracked

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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CE03 FCL is a 2003 BMW 3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 82,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE03 FCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CE03 FCL registered?

CE03 FCL is a 2003 BMW 3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CE03 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 FCL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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