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AC03 AKJ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,908 mi
Last recorded166,908 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 166,908 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 166,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 157,280 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 157,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 148,909 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 140,896 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 137,398 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 137,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 134,014 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 127,500 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

some corrosion around rear jacking points

Fail 23 Oct 2018 127,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

some corrosion around rear jacking points

Pass 26 Oct 2017 119,331 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 109,894 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 98,423 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

bracket for offside rear brake hose corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 86,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 86,447 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear tyres perished

front and rear tyres worn close to legal limts

Pass 19 Nov 2012 71,126 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 71,126 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 68,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 68,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,448 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,839 miles

both front tyres starting too wear on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,070 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,122 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 18,844 miles

rear tyres wearing low

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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AC03 AKJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC03 AKJ, 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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AC03 AKJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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