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AJ03 ZNY

2003 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,538 mi
Last recorded89,538 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ZNY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 89,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,416 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage on inner side wall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,763 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to inner wall

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,415 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,106 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 51,101 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,087 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,342 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,023 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,559 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 23,442 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 18,504 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 14,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZNY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZNY, 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 ZNY registered?

AJ03 ZNY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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