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AK03 XPT

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,882 mi
Last recorded172,882 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XPT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 172,882 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 163,960 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 154,599 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 154,599 miles

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 140,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 126,401 miles

advise n/s rear tyre. o/s n/s front tyres worn inner egdes

Fail 26 Feb 2014 126,016 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner egdes

ns rear tyre worn close to limit and nail in tread

rear brake pads worn very close to minimum thickness advise replacement

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2013 116,403 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 106,605 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 106,420 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 86,908 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 75,474 miles

rear no plate deteriated.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 75,278 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear no plate deteriated.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 721,295 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,060 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,532 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 57,081 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 XPT is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 XPT, 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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What year was AK03 XPT registered?

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

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