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AK03 XPZ

2003 BMW 318

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

123,482 mi
Last recorded123,482 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 31874,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XPZ
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 123,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door slightly corroded from outside

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Outer all four wing slightly corrosion

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody corrosion (frames and suspension (front and rear))

hand brake adjustment required

Fail 26 Mar 2025 123,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door slightly corroded from outside

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Outer all four wing slightly corrosion

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody corrosion (frames and suspension (front and rear))

hand brake adjustment required

Pass 22 Mar 2024 121,786 miles

(wheel arches ,doors and sills have corrosion(both sides))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Underbody corrosion (frames and suspension (front and rear))

handbrake adjustment required

Pass 4 Apr 2023 119,796 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 118,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Needs servicing/cleaning as its starting to bind and affects brake imbalance.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change as soon as possible. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake needs adjustment for travell.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 116,872 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Clean and service caliper

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,911 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Check calliper and mounting/sliding pins. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil level on engine low, top up.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 113,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 113,310 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 110,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 107,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 107,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 101,905 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,111 miles

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

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

Not able to fully inspect all metal brake pipes (above fuel tank)

Not able to fully inspect outer body sills (plastic covers fitted)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 81,915 miles

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

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

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

Not able to fully inspect all metal brake pipes (above fuel tank)

Not able to fully inspect outer body sills (plastic covers fitted)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,187 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 71,187 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SRS Lamp illuminated on dashboard. Offside rear wheel has a "Run on flat" type tyre fitted.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 66,597 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SRS Lamp illuminated on dashboard. Offside rear wheel has a "Run on flat" type tyre fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,924 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 61,924 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,816 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 57,816 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,828 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 7 Mar 2008 49,300 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 41,847 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,847 miles

engine under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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AK03 XPZ is a 2003 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 74,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK03 XPZ is a 2003 BMW 318, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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