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AJ53 TWL

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

194,532 mi
Last recorded194,532 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 TWL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 194,532 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 194,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 184,803 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front under tray fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 184,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch holed (marked) (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front under tray fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 176,029 miles

Front both sides tyres inner tread slightly worn on edges

Front under tray fitted

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate black tape on dashboard (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 176,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front both sides tyres inner tread slightly worn on edges

Front under tray fitted

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate black tape on dashboard (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 167,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Interior mirror missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 167,815 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Interior mirror missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 157,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 148,806 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 148,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 136,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 124,046 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 110,736 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 99,267 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 88,239 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 76,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 59,908 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 TWL is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 TWL, 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 TWL registered?

AJ53 TWL is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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