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AV03 OJZ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,370 mi
Last recorded128,370 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OJZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 128,370 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 128,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 125,223 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 119,049 miles

EML on

Oil leak noted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle emissions were way out on initial test

Fail 26 Feb 2018 118,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Cannot be repaired (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam £8.33+VAT (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump is £19.95 +VAT (8.2.3)

EML on

Oil leak noted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle emissions were way out on initial test

Pass 21 Feb 2017 106,603 miles

Oil leak noted.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 106,555 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak noted.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 96,016 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 91,492 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 82,448 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,773 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 73,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 69,482 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 May 2011 63,380 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 63,380 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 57,899 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 52,208 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 43,465 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 36,209 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 29,377 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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AV03 OJZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV03 OJZ, 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 AV03 OJZ registered?

AV03 OJZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 2003.

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