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AJ53 WKP

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,106 mi
Last recorded132,106 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WKP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2025 132,106 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 127,986 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 123,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 123,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 117,592 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 117,369 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 117,368 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both sides cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 114,327 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 110,695 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 102,500 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 21 Aug 2018 102,486 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,415 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 95,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,634 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 88,634 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,098 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,999 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,362 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front pads getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,057 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,246 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,308 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,375 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,110 miles

front and rear brake discs showing signs of pitting and corrosion.

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 WKP is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WKP, 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 WKP registered?

AJ53 WKP is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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