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AJ03 VNZ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,230 mi
Last recorded175,230 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VNZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 175,230 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 167,304 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 157,352 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 149,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box has small crack (6.1.2 (a))

rear subframe and rear lower arms corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 137,438 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 127,533 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 116,260 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 107,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 107,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer fouling rear subframe

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 80,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 70,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking leaking fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,741 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front fog light inop

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,508 miles

Both front tyres badly perished on inner walls but not through to cord

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

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriated but not leaking

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,630 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 50,561 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,760 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,788 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,856 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 34,942 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,184 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 27,234 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside

offside+nearside front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,984 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 VNZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

AJ03 VNZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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