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AJ53 EFF

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,859 mi
Last recorded146,859 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EFF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 146,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 146,859 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 139,276 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 132,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre low on outer edges

Oil leak

Rear diff slight leak of oil

Fail 24 Oct 2019 132,608 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Rear diff slight leak of oil

Pass 23 Oct 2018 120,700 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 120,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 108,072 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,857 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 93,804 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to both front flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,489 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 83,449 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,971 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 78,971 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,668 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,363 miles

offside parking brake has slighty reduced efficiency

rear brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,044 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 45,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,614 miles

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

n/s/r tyre (cut in tread cannot see cords)

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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AJ53 EFF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AJ53 EFF, 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 AJ53 EFF registered?

AJ53 EFF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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