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AV52 RKJ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,750 mi
Last recorded152,750 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 RKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2015 152,750 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 152,750 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 145,944 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all four tyres wearing on outer edges

eml light on

o/s/r tyre splitting on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 140,276 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 134,701 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 126,671 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 126,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 117,387 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 107,619 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 93,358 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 77,133 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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AV52 RKJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV52 RKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV52 RKJ registered?

AV52 RKJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is AV52 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 RKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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