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AJ03 ZNM

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

105,240 mi
Last recorded105,240 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ZNM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 105,240 miles

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

eml light on

under side heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2023 105,240 miles

Brake performance not tested engine cut out wont restart (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

eml light on

tyres fitted to wrong axles

under side heavily corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2022 105,232 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 105,203 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested Engine misfire and wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake back plate adrift

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 104,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management lamp on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 104,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management lamp on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 103,317 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 103,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2017 95,380 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,861 miles

brake pipes greased

front suspension arms slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,272 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,610 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 76,610 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,225 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 12 Jul 2013 72,225 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,902 miles

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

o/s/f tyre shoulder worn

Fail 3 Aug 2012 64,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre shoulder worn

Fail 27 Oct 2011 56,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,636 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,642 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,726 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 37,072 miles

Front & rear pads starting to get low.

N/S/F tyre has 2mm min tread left & is wearing on inner & outer edges.

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

O/S/F jacking block out of position & almost detached from body.

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 34,691 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low on outer edges.(2mm)

O/S/F lower sill damaged at jacking point.

Pass 17 May 2007 31,294 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,868 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 24,501 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 ZNM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZNM, 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 ZNM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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