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AD53 CCU

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,067 mi
Last recorded167,067 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 CCU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 167,067 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 167,067 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 155,286 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 143,983 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges bald

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

service brakes 57% h.brake 18% close to min

Fail 20 Nov 2017 143,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre edges bald

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

service brakes 57% h.brake 18% close to min

Pass 21 Oct 2016 137,097 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Oil leak ()

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 137,071 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Oil leak ()

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 125,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 117,640 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 111,779 miles

Both rear tyres down to 2mm,

Front number plate cracked,

Offside wiper blade split,

Screen chiped in zone B,

Pass 21 Dec 2010 101,008 miles

airbag light on

Fail 10 Dec 2010 101,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on

Pass 17 Dec 2009 88,221 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 75,075 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 75,075 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Underbody trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,116 miles

Damage to nearside front outer tyre wall.

Front brake pads appear low.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 39,848 miles

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)

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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AD53 CCU is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD53 CCU, 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 AD53 CCU registered?

AD53 CCU is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AD53 CCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 CCU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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