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AF03 JTZ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

156,334 mi
Last recorded156,334 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 JTZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 156,334 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 143,679 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 131,793 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 131,555 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 119,518 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 108,093 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 95,532 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,199 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 77,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,509 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,556 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 50,113 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 29,001 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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AF03 JTZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AF03 JTZ, 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 AF03 JTZ registered?

AF03 JTZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 JTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 JTZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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