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AM03 ZXN

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,102 mi
Last recorded111,102 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ZXN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 111,102 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 111,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush REAR BUSH (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 May 2015 101,426 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front track rod inner has slight play

Fail 20 May 2015 101,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front track rod inner has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,880 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing edge

o/s/f droplink dust cover damge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake pads are getting low both sides

rear brake pads are getting low both sides

slight perishaig cracks on n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,849 miles

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

n/s/ wiper

Pass 2 Jul 2011 80,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 77,153 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 77,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,544 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 59,327 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,187 miles

Front brake disc pads worn beyond service limits and worn almost to MOT limits.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 36,458 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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AM03 ZXN is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AM03 ZXN, 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 AM03 ZXN registered?

AM03 ZXN is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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