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AJ03 ZYR

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,257 mi
Last recorded79,257 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ZYR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 79,257 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 76,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 71,631 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 71,603 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,270 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 67,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 64,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,523 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 57,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate starting to delaminate!

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage!

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 57,808 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate starting to delaminate!

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage!

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front pipe mounting corroded

Near side front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,820 miles

front exhaust bracket corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2012 51,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,996 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,963 miles

rear brake pads close to legal limit pad warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,861 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 38,861 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,548 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,193 miles

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2006 19,987 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 ZYR is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

AJ03 ZYR is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 June 2003.

Is AJ03 ZYR safe to buy?

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