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AK03 DWJ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

239,431 mi
Last recorded239,431 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DWJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 239,431 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 228,261 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 216,701 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 205,615 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 196,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 189,131 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2015 189,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded (just meets pass)

both rear tyres just above legal tread depth limit

oil light flickers on

Pass 31 May 2014 175,457 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 160,840 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 145,960 miles

general wear and corrosion to all brake discs

n/s park brake performance could be better

o/s headlamp beam pattern could be better

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 28 May 2011 128,540 miles

Both sides front rear wishbone bushes worn & just meet criteria

Play in steering rack

Pass 22 May 2010 110,999 miles

front brake discs lipped

front wiper blades smeary

o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes perishing

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2009 93,193 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slight play

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2009 93,193 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front wishbone rear bushes slight play

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 76,144 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 59,082 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 34,511 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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AK03 DWJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AK03 DWJ, 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 AK03 DWJ registered?

AK03 DWJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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