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AJ03 AZF

2003 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,083 mi
Last recorded108,083 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 AZF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 108,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 98,887 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2022 98,887 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 85,761 miles

Slight underside corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2021 85,197 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal creeps downwards when held under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake pad warning is on,new brake pads have been fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 82,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2019 82,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 79,281 miles

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

n\s\f tyre perished

o\s\r bumper damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2018 79,281 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

n\s\f tyre perished

o\s\r bumper damaged

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,645 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,588 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,359 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,570 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,202 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,440 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,149 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,864 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,192 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,170 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,474 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,583 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 AZF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AZF, 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 AZF registered?

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

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