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AJ03 AXX

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,806 mi
Last recorded144,806 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 AXX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 144,806 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides lens (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 142,110 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 134,160 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 128,205 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 128,191 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Advise offside front tyre wearing on inner egde

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 120,146 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 120,146 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 114,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake low effort but within limits

Pass 20 Sep 2011 100,701 miles

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

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

front brake disks corroded and lipped

Fail 17 Sep 2011 100,695 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front brake disks corroded and lipped

Pass 9 Oct 2010 90,346 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 78,572 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 64,916 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,104 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 38,707 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,456 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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AJ03 AXX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 AJ03 AXX, 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 AJ03 AXX registered?

AJ03 AXX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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