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AK03 JZW

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,484 mi
Last recorded88,484 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 JZW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 88,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 81,956 miles

brake pipes to rear flexible hoses corroded

front wishbone bushes worn

rear parking brake efficiency 13% but both locked

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 20 May 2013 81,956 miles

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

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

brake pipes to rear flexible hoses corroded

front wishbone bushes worn

rear parking brake efficiency 13% but both locked

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 18 May 2012 73,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 73,675 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 67,193 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 59,666 miles

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

brake pipes to rear flexible hoses corroded

Fail 19 May 2010 59,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes to rear flexible hoses corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 51,740 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 9 May 2008 44,207 miles

front tres low on tread in places

offside front wishbone rear bush has slight play

rear section of exhaust split

Pass 16 May 2007 36,470 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 27,427 miles

The tyre tread depth on both rear tyres is worn to 2mm.

There are very small cuts in the tread of both front tyres.

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 JZW is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JZW, 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 JZW registered?

AK03 JZW is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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