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AJ53 HWN

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,449 mi
Last recorded114,449 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HWN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 114,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

l/h and r/h lower sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2019 114,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side nill effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch on lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

l/h and r/h lower sill covers and under trays fitted

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,969 miles

moderate movement in l/h/f lower rear suspension arm bush

rear number plate becomeing poor

Fail 6 Nov 2017 100,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged but not into canvas

all brake pads very low

moderate movement in l/h/f lower rear suspension arm bush

rear number plate becomeing poor

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,022 miles

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 15 Aug 2016 93,022 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,479 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 21 Aug 2015 91,479 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,088 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,530 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 69,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 60,298 miles

minor damage to offside front sub frame

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,697 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,648 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,402 miles

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

osf inner wheel arch insecure

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 HWN is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ53 HWN, 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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AJ53 HWN is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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