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AD52 ZYE

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,102 mi
Last recorded118,102 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ZYE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 118,102 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracks age related (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush has slight play and bottom ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 111,008 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged age related cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 111,008 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged age related cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 105,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sill corroded around jacking point

Offside number plate light is dim

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

both front brake hoses are perished

n/s/r inner wheel arch holed by corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2017 105,587 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear sill corroded around jacking point

Offside number plate light is dim

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

both front brake hoses are perished

n/s/r inner wheel arch holed by corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,530 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 96,530 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 85,420 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 85,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 79,498 miles

Front tyres have age related cracking in tread

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,498 miles

Front tyres have age related cracking in tread

Pass 30 Jun 2012 74,058 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 74,058 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 65,852 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat belt slow to return

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,599 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,108 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 27,082 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,337 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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AD52 ZYE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD52 ZYE, 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 AD52 ZYE registered?

AD52 ZYE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is AD52 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 ZYE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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