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AJ03 BXW

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,926 mi
Last recorded113,926 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 113,926 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Engine starting to burn oil(SLIGHT)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil and water leaks around engine

Fail 13 Nov 2017 113,876 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Engine starting to burn oil(SLIGHT)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil and water leaks around engine

Pass 11 Nov 2016 88,751 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2016 88,751 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 71,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 71,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 70,250 miles

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer side wall.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,278 miles

exhaust smoking comes and goes blue smoke oil in exhaust

Fail 20 Aug 2012 65,277 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust smoking comes and goes blue smoke oil in exhaust

Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front brake discs worn

engine oil level below low mark

rear brake psds also getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,970 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,783 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,958 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,886 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 39,575 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,112 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 BXW is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 BXW, 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 BXW registered?

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

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