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2 JDL

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

53,668 mi
Last recorded53,668 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 JDL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 53,668 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 52,222 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 50,947 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen washer jets weak

Pass 9 May 2023 49,978 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen washer jets weak

Pass 20 May 2022 49,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 48,226 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 47,582 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 46,847 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,037 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 46,037 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 44,072 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 44,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,587 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,456 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,290 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 38,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 38,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,392 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,390 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 35,390 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 33,987 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,263 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,446 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,045 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,872 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 21,872 miles

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

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

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

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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2 JDL is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 2 JDL, 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 2 JDL registered?

2 JDL is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is 2 JDL safe to buy?

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