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AJ53 NDY

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,622 mi
Last recorded131,622 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NDY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 131,622 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 130,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 130,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 130,066 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 130,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 129,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 128,942 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 128,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 127,650 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 125,883 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 125,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 124,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 122,571 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 119,242 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 112,471 miles

n/s and o/s front ball joints worn

Fail 20 Dec 2012 112,471 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front and rear brake pads close to wear indicators

front tyres bold on inner edges

n/s and o/s front ball joints worn

steering rack boot collapsed

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Dec 2011 104,879 miles

seepage from pas pipe

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 1 Dec 2010 96,889 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs lipped

wipers worn and smeary

Fail 29 Nov 2010 96,874 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs lipped

wipers worn and smeary

n/s front tyre bold on inner and outer edges close to cords

Pass 24 Nov 2009 87,822 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 78,333 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear inner brake pads low

rear tyres close to wear markers

Fail 25 Nov 2008 78,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear inner brake pads low

rear tyres close to wear markers

Pass 1 Dec 2007 69,518 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 69,313 miles

nearside rear tyre nailed

Fail 2 Nov 2006 58,205 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres nearly bold on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2006 58,205 miles

Oil leak

front tyres nearly bold on edges

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 NDY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NDY, 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 NDY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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