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AE03 DDJ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,505 mi
Last recorded135,505 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 DDJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 135,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 130,515 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 130,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 128,021 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 128,021 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 125,053 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 121,245 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 114,600 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 107,593 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 97,886 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2013 90,522 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,539 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,522 miles

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 15 Feb 2010 68,581 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,471 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,302 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 42,077 miles

some surface corrosion front brake discs

Fail 13 Feb 2007 42,077 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

some surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,838 miles

Both rear tyres only 2mm

Fail 8 Feb 2006 33,469 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyre tread depths are worn to 2mm. †N/S/F tyre is 5mm and O/S/F tyre is 4mm.

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 DDJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AE03 DDJ, 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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AE03 DDJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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