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AK03 UOX

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

170,781 mi
Last recorded170,781 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UOX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 170,781 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 168,016 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 163,113 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 159,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 150,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 139,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 125,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 110,117 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 110,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres close to legal limit on centre of tread

Pass 14 Nov 2011 82,868 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,113 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 68,160 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,402 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,882 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,985 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 UOX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UOX, 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 UOX registered?

AK03 UOX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is AK03 UOX safe to buy?

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