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AJ03 ZPM

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

167,119 mi
Last recorded167,119 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ZPM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 167,119 miles

Both front wheel arch corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever have travel

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 165,887 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn

both front wheel arch corroded

both front wishbone bushes has play

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2016 163,701 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 159,492 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 152,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s no.plate lamp bulb slightly dim

Pass 30 Jul 2013 137,524 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2012 125,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres = 2mm

Pass 26 May 2011 116,903 miles

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

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2010 104,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2009 95,784 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 85,019 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 85,019 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 73,155 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 59,148 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 ZPM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZPM, 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 ZPM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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