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AK03 XPC

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,558 mi
Last recorded236,558 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XPC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 236,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to properly inspect sills due to plastic sideskirts

Pass 6 May 2021 227,277 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heatshield insecure at backbox

Pass 11 May 2020 224,312 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres x 2 inner edges worn

Front windscreen damage / cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 224,312 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres x 2 inner edges worn

Front windscreen damage / cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 224,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under body corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 224,303 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under body corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 197,439 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 177,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges 3/4 tread recommend replacement! (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 177,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges 3/4 tread recommend replacement! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low , 16%.

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 156,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edge.crackes between tread.

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edge crackes inbtween tread

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

Fail 28 Dec 2016 156,528 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edge.crackes between tread.

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edge crackes inbtween tread

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

Pass 12 Jan 2016 141,409 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 141,409 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 130,944 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 130,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 122,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2013 122,876 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,828 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 109,828 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 100,287 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 90,291 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage to outer side

Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,326 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 78,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,339 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,930 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,671 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 XPC is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 XPC, 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.

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

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