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AK03 UPB

2003 BMW 320

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,085 mi
Last recorded107,085 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 32078,405 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UPB
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2024 107,085 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2023 107,013 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,180 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 99,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,419 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 93,617 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

severe oil leak

undertray/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 29 Jun 2016 93,617 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

severe oil leak

undertray/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,268 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 82,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/R BRAKE CALIPER SPRING IS MISSING

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,319 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 72,319 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,787 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,995 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,426 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 47,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,626 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,505 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,870 miles

front and rear axles have tyres with diffrent aspect ratios fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,440 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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AK03 UPB is a 2003 BMW 320 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 78,405 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK03 UPB is a 2003 BMW 320, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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