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AF03 XJH

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

209,277 mi
Last recorded209,277 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XJH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 209,277 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 207,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 206,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 205,916 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 205,084 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 205,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 204,285 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 204,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 203,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 203,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 202,327 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 200,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 199,328 miles

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 13 Jun 2015 194,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 181,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fog Light Lense Damaged

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

Offside rear tyre is of Run Flat Technology, Nearside rear tyre is Standard Tyre Technology

Oil leak

Slight Oil Leak Form Offside Rear Differencial Seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 181,435 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fog Light Lense Damaged

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

Offside rear tyre is of Run Flat Technology, Nearside rear tyre is Standard Tyre Technology

Oil leak

Slight Oil Leak Form Offside Rear Differencial Seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 171,436 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 171,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 160,812 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 139,833 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 119,701 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 98,563 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 82,545 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 60,686 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 40,379 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,033 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 XJH is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XJH, 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 AF03 XJH registered?

AF03 XJH is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is AF03 XJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 XJH shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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