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AF03 XJD

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,892 mi
Last recorded148,892 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XJD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 148,892 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight deterioration to inner side wall

Rear exhaust has corrosion and slight leak

Fail 17 Dec 2016 148,892 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight deterioration to inner side wall

Rear exhaust has corrosion and slight leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 134,941 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 134,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking from flexi hose above rear axle (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 119,920 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 119,920 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 113,718 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Oct 2012 113,661 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2011 103,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 103,106 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 84,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,817 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,193 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 21,867 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,082 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 XJD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XJD, 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 XJD registered?

AF03 XJD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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