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AE03 CJF

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,155 mi
Last recorded184,155 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 CJF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 184,155 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 177,237 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 177,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 177,269 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 177,260 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 176,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OIL LEAKS / REAR DIFF LEAK / SLIGHT PERRISHING ON FRONT FLEXI HOSES / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F DROP LINK / N/S/R SHOCK COVER LOOSE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 166,225 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON / OIL LEAKS / REAR DIFF LEAK / N/S/R MAINLINE TO REAR FLEXI CORRODING / REAR BRAKE PIPE ABOVE DIFF NEAR FUEL FILLER PIPE CORRODING / UNDER TRAY FITTED / O/S/F FLEXI HOSE PERRISHING /

Fail 28 Jan 2014 165,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON / OIL LEAKS / REAR DIFF LEAK / N/S/R MAINLINE TO REAR FLEXI CORRODING / REAR BRAKE PIPE ABOVE DIFF NEAR FUEL FILLER PIPE CORRODING / UNDER TRAY FITTED / O/S/F FLEXI HOSE PERRISHING /

Pass 26 Feb 2013 152,454 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON REAR DIFF / UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 19 Jan 2012 135,031 miles

REAR TYRES 3MM

SLIGHT REAR DIFF LEAK

Pass 9 Feb 2011 118,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 103,897 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 103,890 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 90,388 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 76,022 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 63,014 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 48,371 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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AE03 CJF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AE03 CJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE03 CJF registered?

AE03 CJF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is AE03 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 CJF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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