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AD52 ZYO

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

220,366 mi
Last recorded220,366 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ZYO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 220,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 206,983 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON / N/S/R DISC CORRODING & PITTING / DOWN PIPE BOLT MISSING / REAR DIFF LEAKING / UNDER COVERS & SILL FITTED / N/S/R TO O/S/ JOINT BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / ENGINE ROUGH RUNNING

Fail 8 Feb 2013 206,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON / N/S/R DISC CORRODING & PITTING / DOWN PIPE BOLT MISSING / REAR DIFF LEAKING / UNDER COVERS & SILL FITTED / N/S/R TO O/S/ JOINT BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / ENGINE ROUGH RUNNING

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 192,047 miles

ENGINE MISSFIRE

INNER WISH BONE MOUNTS TO BE REPLACED

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR DISCS

SLIGHT LEAK ON REAR DIFF

Pass 18 Feb 2011 177,005 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 156,912 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 137,995 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 137,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 117,402 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 92,850 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Jan 2006 64,060 miles

both rear tyres down to 3/4mm approx

oil level quite low

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 ZYO is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AD52 ZYO, 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 AD52 ZYO registered?

AD52 ZYO is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is AD52 ZYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 ZYO 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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