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CE03 LFJ

2003 BMW 3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,943 mi
Last recorded99,943 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 382,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 LFJ
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 99,943 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system starting to corrode

rear no plate discolour

small stone chips windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2010 99,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system starting to corrode

rear no plate discolour

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2009 89,557 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rattle from front exhaust pipe

rear no plate discolouring

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2008 82,772 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 77,424 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 77,424 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 61,646 miles

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LFJ is a 2003 BMW 3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE03 LFJ?

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What year was CE03 LFJ registered?

CE03 LFJ is a 2003 BMW 3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is CE03 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 LFJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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