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AJ53 WBZ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,242 mi
Last recorded151,242 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WBZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 151,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 151,122 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 148,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B Pillar Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 148,489 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Wall has excess cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall has excess cut in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B Pillar Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 137,344 miles

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

Nearside outer sill and bottom of B pillar damaged.

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front wheel arch corroded.

Fail 3 Apr 2019 137,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside outer sill and bottom of B pillar damaged.

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front wheel arch corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 125,011 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 125,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 109,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 95,059 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 92,910 miles

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

rear tyres near wear bars

Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,910 miles

rear tyres near wear bars

Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,748 miles

some play o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Dec 2013 86,296 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 76,943 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 66,008 miles

osf flexible brake hose twisted

Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,111 miles

air bag warning light on.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,295 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,379 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,027 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 WBZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

AJ53 WBZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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