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JE03 ADE

2003 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,043 mi
Last recorded151,043 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 7 Series89,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE03 ADE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 151,043 miles

all brake pipes covered in copper grease

chip in windscreen

engine light on dash

Fail 13 May 2015 151,041 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in copper grease

chip in windscreen

engine light on dash

Pass 15 May 2014 127,934 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 127,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 111,328 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 111,328 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 93,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2012 93,521 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,199 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

os/ns front and rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 76,028 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,477 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 57,691 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 48,510 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 48,421 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,766 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 25,299 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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JE03 ADE is a 2003 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 89,092 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JE03 ADE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JE03 ADE registered?

JE03 ADE is a 2003 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is JE03 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for JE03 ADE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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