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AJ53 NFA

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

160,848 mi
Last recorded160,848 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NFA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 160,848 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak severe ()

bonnet damaged,difficult to open

Fail 8 Jul 2016 160,848 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch lip (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak severe ()

bonnet damaged,difficult to open

Pass 2 Feb 2016 154,887 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 154,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint inner front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working erratic operation (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 139,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front droplinks have play

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Dec 2014 139,760 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

front droplinks have play

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2014 124,135 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 124,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 115,161 miles

Front bumper insecure

N/S/F fog lamp insecur bolb not fitted just hanging there

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

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

oil warning lamp on

rear exhaust box heat shield inscure

Fail 24 Jan 2013 115,161 miles

Front bumper insecure

N/S/F fog lamp insecur bolb not fitted just hanging there

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

oil warning lamp on

rear exhaust box heat shield inscure

Fail 18 Dec 2012 114,372 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/F fog lamp inop

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2011 105,289 miles

rear diff knocking

Fail 29 Nov 2010 98,100 miles

Both front tyres void of tread on inner edges

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

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

Slight movement detected in tack rod inner ball joint (to steering rack)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 98,100 miles

Both front tyres void of tread on inner edges

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

Slight movement detected in tack rod inner ball joint (to steering rack)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 202,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 202,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 182,450 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 158,701 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 158,571 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 103,897 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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AJ53 NFA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NFA, 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 NFA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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