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AJ03 AYY

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,086 mi
Last recorded116,086 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 AYY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 116,086 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 113,338 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 107,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 107,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 101,285 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 101,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 95,127 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 95,108 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2015 92,323 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 89,506 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,687 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 83,049 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 78,587 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 66,076 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,416 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 58,399 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,236 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,552 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,954 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 35,553 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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AJ03 AYY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AYY, 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 AYY registered?

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

Is AJ03 AYY safe to buy?

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