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37 JA

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,776 mi
Last recorded56,776 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration37 JA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 56,776 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 55,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 53,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 52,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 50,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 50,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheelarch (5.2.3 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,201 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 47,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 43,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 41,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,431 miles

Front tyres sidewalls deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,651 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2015 35,310 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,261 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 30,417 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,213 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has damaged sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2010 21,998 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,929 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 19,667 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 17,212 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 13,987 miles

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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37 JA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 37 JA, 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 37 JA registered?

37 JA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is 37 JA safe to buy?

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