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AJ03 PAR

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,155 mi
Last recorded121,155 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 PAR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 121,155 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 121,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 108,973 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 108,870 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 85,210 miles

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

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

both front tyre slight worn outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2008 72,839 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 55,565 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 PAR is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PAR, 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 PAR registered?

AJ03 PAR is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AJ03 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 PAR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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