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AO03 AXZ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

127,118 mi
Last recorded127,118 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AXZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 127,118 miles

Evidence of a tyre contacting part of the vehicle, but not at the time of test.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 110,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,069 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,742 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 81,310 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,478 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 79,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,483 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 77,483 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,062 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,756 miles

rear number plate getting poor

Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,748 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,335 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,611 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,139 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,480 miles

nearside rear tyre is at 1.6 mm to 3mm

offside rear tyre is 2 to 3mm

small chip in windscreen /drivers side ,swept area

Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,651 miles

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

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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AO03 AXZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AO03 AXZ, 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 AO03 AXZ registered?

AO03 AXZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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