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AJ53 ZGN

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,309 mi
Last recorded142,309 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 142,309 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 135,344 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 135,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 123,865 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 113,134 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low on inner egde

Pass 14 Apr 2011 100,542 miles

offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall - not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 7 Apr 2010 89,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 70,782 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,837 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 50,025 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 50,085 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 ZGN is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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