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AK03 XRG

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,455 mi
Last recorded170,455 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XRG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 170,455 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside WARP ON PARKING BRAKE

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 170,228 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside WARP ON PARKING BRAKE

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 152,751 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 133,754 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 128,155 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 128,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 125,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 118,115 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

bad water leak front of engine

Fail 4 Mar 2011 118,109 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

bad water leak front of engine

Pass 1 May 2010 128,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 112,120 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 112,114 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 93,456 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 93,456 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007
Fail 11 Apr 2007 73,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 62,722 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 XRG is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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