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AK03 XRN

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

189,223 mi
Last recorded189,223 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 189,223 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 173,509 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 161,366 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 147,672 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 144,608 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to raer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 144,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to raer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 129,365 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 129,365 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 124,721 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 124,721 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 121,209 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 121,209 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 117,639 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 117,639 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 112,431 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 112,431 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 12,925 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 98,604 miles

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

Oil leak

front brakes are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 3 Mar 2010 88,548 miles

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

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

advise slight blue smoke from exhaust.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 81,739 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 81,739 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 62,772 miles

hand brake effort low has passed but requires attention

Pass 8 Mar 2006 55,405 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 XRN is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

Is AK03 XRN safe to buy?

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