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AK03 XOU

2003 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,535 mi
Last recorded108,535 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XOU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,535 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 108,535 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both front (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 102,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 24 Mar 2017 102,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,417 miles

Front brake pad's starting to get low

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all 4 brake disc's worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

grease covering all visible brake line's, can't tell condition

Fail 13 Mar 2015 81,615 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,325 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 65,209 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,111 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,365 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 55,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,160 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,015 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,563 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 XOU is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XOU, 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 XOU registered?

AK03 XOU is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is AK03 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 XOU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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