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AK03 JWD

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,268 mi
Last recorded183,268 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 JWD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 183,268 miles

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

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

child seat fitted rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 20 Apr 2015 175,820 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 156,790 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 156,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

brake warning illuminated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 144,902 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 139,869 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 135,773 miles

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

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

front brake discs corrarded

rear discs corrarded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 133,726 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 129,324 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 118,746 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 108,723 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 108,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 98,001 miles

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

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

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 JWD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JWD, 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 JWD registered?

AK03 JWD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is AK03 JWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 JWD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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