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500 BJY

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

22,384 mi
Last recorded22,384 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 BJY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 22,384 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 22,144 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 21,866 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 21,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cut - cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge cracked - cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split - cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 21,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread breaking up on both edges but not down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread breaking up on both edges but not down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 20,309 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 19,572 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 18,981 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 18,981 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 18,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 17,881 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 16,819 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,661 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 15,470 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,096 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 14,657 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 14,125 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 12,797 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 10,704 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 9,273 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 7,214 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 7,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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500 BJY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 500 BJY, 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 500 BJY registered?

500 BJY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is 500 BJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 BJY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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