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AO03 JBZ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

179,982 mi
Last recorded179,982 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 JBZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 179,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wing corroded on wheel arch

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front height level sensor broken

Pass 9 Aug 2017 162,259 miles

both front lower arms slight play

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 28 Jul 2016 147,023 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 147,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 138,829 miles

(790) Headlamp levelling device linkage corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

front exhaust section corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 138,825 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

front exhaust section corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 132,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock covers broken

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small cuts in n/s/r tyre,low on edge and side wall damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2014 132,063 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock covers broken

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small cuts in n/s/r tyre,low on edge and side wall damaged

o/s/f tyre bald on edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 123,850 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear shock covers broken

o/s/f shock cover missing

Fail 3 Aug 2013 123,845 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear shock covers broken

o/s/f shock cover missing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 114,334 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn low,n/s 3 mm

Fail 6 Aug 2012 114,334 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn low,n/s 3 mm

Pass 4 Aug 2011 104,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 102,464 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 102,464 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,737 miles

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

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 18 Mar 2010 89,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,827 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 78,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 67,395 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 57,852 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 57,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 46,010 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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AO03 JBZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AO03 JBZ, 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 JBZ registered?

AO03 JBZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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