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AJ03 AYA

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,766 mi
Last recorded119,766 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 AYA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 119,766 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 119,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 116,349 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 101,706 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,398 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,291 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine drive belt perished and split

front brake discs worn and pitted an edges

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,566 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,125 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,988 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,966 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,634 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,028 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake pads low

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 AYA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AYA, 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 AYA registered?

AJ03 AYA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is AJ03 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 AYA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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