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AK03 JXE

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

182,128 mi
Last recorded182,128 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 JXE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 182,128 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 167,691 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

brake warning light on dash

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2013 167,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

brake warning light on dash

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2012 158,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 146,146 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 131,302 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 114,211 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres slightly worn on the edges

engine oil on minimum level

n/s/r shock top mount staring to split

rear pads worn close to wear indicators?

Pass 28 Nov 2008 102,473 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 90,107 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 69,406 miles

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

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

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 JXE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

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

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