MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear pipes near fuel filter on the nearside loose and chaffing on fuel pipes (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear pipes beside fuel tank loose chaffing and rubbing chassis (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside front brake disc in poor condition
Offside Front ABS sensor secured with cable tie
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front abs sensor secured by cable tie
front number plate damaged
rear number plate delaminating
rear silencer blowing just met lambda requirements
slight brake bind
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 r 18 92w (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front abs sensor secured by cable tie
front number plate damaged
rear number plate delaminating
rear silencer blowing just met lambda requirements
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
crack to o/s upper windscreen, currently just outside of drivers view,
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very mirror, (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
crack to o/s upper windscreen, currently just outside of drivers view,
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
airbag light on
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag light on
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
play in offside front lower ball joint(vehicle jacked up)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
airbag light on
exhaust system corroded
nearside front tyre is worn on edges
Offside 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)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
airbag light on
exhaust system corroded
offside front tyre bald on outer edges
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake pads low
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn outer edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn outer edge
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
engine oil level low
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ03 VYD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 VYD, 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 VYD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2003.
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