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AK03 EYM

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,343 mi
Last recorded162,343 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EYM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 162,343 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 162,137 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill by rear jacking point (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 150,588 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheild at rear not fully secure

Pass 7 Jan 2014 128,268 miles

TYRES 3MM / UNDER TRAYS FITTED / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 7 Jan 2013 115,884 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Nov 2011 106,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 99,402 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 99,401 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 81,619 miles

N/S/R TYRE 2MM

O/S/R TYRE 3MM

SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 14 Aug 2008 71,630 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Aug 2006 60,049 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 60,049 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

low oil

n/s/f tyre uneven tread on inside edge

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 EYM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK03 EYM registered?

AK03 EYM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is AK03 EYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 EYM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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