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AJ03 FJJ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,040 mi
Last recorded82,040 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 82,040 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 77,840 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 75,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,642 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,688 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,011 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,692 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 10,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2018 62,769 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 61,549 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 59,581 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 57,377 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 54,562 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 52,019 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 52,018 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 49,304 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 46,314 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 42,885 miles

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

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

wipers slight smearing

Pass 28 May 2009 39,906 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 36,664 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 31,738 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 31,693 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 27,654 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 FJJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FJJ, 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 FJJ registered?

AJ03 FJJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is AJ03 FJJ safe to buy?

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