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AK03 XRC

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,444 mi
Last recorded124,444 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XRC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 124,444 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 124,433 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 124,281 miles

Offside handbrake effort is low may need adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Sep 2020 123,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 118,556 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,430 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 108,123 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,416 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 100,465 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 100,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 95,828 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,561 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,291 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 81,085 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,951 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 73,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 67,671 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 60,750 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 60,750 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 XRC is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

AK03 XRC is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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