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AK03 JWG

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,053 mi
Last recorded82,053 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 JWG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2013 82,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front nearside tyre cut in outer sidewall

front offside tyre deep crackes & split in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2013 82,053 miles

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

front nearside tyre cut in outer sidewall

front offside tyre deep crackes & split in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2012 74,531 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

deep cuts/cracks in tread of offside front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2012 74,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

deep cuts/cracks in tread of offside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,868 miles

front bumper insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,379 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 57,379 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,372 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 40,774 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 33,607 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,607 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,681 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 JWG is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWG, 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 JWG registered?

AK03 JWG is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AK03 JWG safe to buy?

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