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AJ03 AZN

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,400 mi
Last recorded124,400 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 AZN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 124,400 miles

o/s hand brake requires attention

Fail 31 Dec 2016 124,400 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s hand brake requires attention

Pass 2 Dec 2015 118,376 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Dec 2015 118,376 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2014 107,366 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 107,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 101 miles

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

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

pad wear sensor light on.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 95,594 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 89,696 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 85,084 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 76,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,690 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 60,728 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 60,728 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 51,400 miles

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

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

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 AZN is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AZN, 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 AZN registered?

AJ03 AZN is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AJ03 AZN safe to buy?

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