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AP03 AUJ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,829 mi
Last recorded127,829 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 AUJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 127,829 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 120,470 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 108,217 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,035 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 81,868 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 72,280 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 61,799 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 61,799 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2010 51,831 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 51,831 miles

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

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

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 8 Jun 2009 42,735 miles

smll cuts n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Small cut in the sidewall of the offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,641 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 20,501 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 20,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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AP03 AUJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP03 AUJ, 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 AP03 AUJ registered?

AP03 AUJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is AP03 AUJ safe to buy?

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