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AJ03 VRE

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,020 mi
Last recorded112,020 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VRE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 112,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 112,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 111,857 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 103,102 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

corrosion front to back metal brake pipes

oil leak

partial wheel bearing check to offside front due to slight brake bind

slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Fail 12 Jan 2017 102,930 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

corrosion front to back metal brake pipes

oil leak

partial wheel bearing check to offside front due to slight brake bind

slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Pass 6 Jan 2016 93,510 miles

oil leak around sump area

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,352 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 54,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2013 54,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 44,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 43,490 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 41,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,725 miles

Tyres fitted to the vehicle are run flat, Safety warning, Serious injury may result from, Operating tyre wheel system with out a low inflation warning device. The tyres should be changed for the correct type.

Pass 21 May 2008 34,904 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2007 27,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 22,012 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ONLY 2.5MM

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 VRE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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