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AJ53 WBM

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,149 mi
Last recorded78,149 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,149 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

front exhaust braked corroded and detached

Fail 3 Apr 2017 78,148 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front exhaust braked corroded and detached

fuel filter seeping

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,832 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,329 miles

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

Oil leak

front exhaust braket corroded away

Fail 26 Jun 2014 72,328 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

coolant light on

front exhaust braket corroded away

Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

coolant level low

exhaust front mounting corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s/front brakehose very slightly twisted

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge and some damage to outer sidewall

rear brake discs corroded and pads worn

slight oil leak

some small chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2013 67,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

coolant level low

exhaust front mounting corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s/front brakehose very slightly twisted

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge and some damage to outer sidewall

rear brake discs corroded and pads worn

slight oil leak

some small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,707 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 64,707 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 60,593 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 51,630 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 51,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 27 Dec 2007 41,201 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 31,422 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 WBM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WBM, 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 WBM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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