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AA51 ALF

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,802 mi
Last recorded130,802 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 ALF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 130,802 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 124,458 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 118,841 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 112,004 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 106,660 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 101,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 98,000 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,989 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,853 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,347 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 78,882 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,099 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes weak.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

STRONG ADEVISORY OSF tyre close to limit.

STRONG ADVISORY OSR tyre very worn on inner edge.

Slight play in both trackrod ends.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 74,099 miles

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

Both rear trailing arm bushes weak.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

STRONG ADEVISORY OSF tyre close to limit.

STRONG ADVISORY OSR tyre very worn on inner edge.

Slight play in both trackrod ends.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,843 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 67,843 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 58,852 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,141 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 55,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perishing some splitting

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,730 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,985 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 45,985 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,746 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 36,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,117 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake/travel

Pass 15 Sep 2005 10,120 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres showing wear on edges

o/s/f inner wing plasic cover insecure

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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AA51 ALF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AA51 ALF, 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 AA51 ALF registered?

AA51 ALF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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