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AD53 LML

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,783 mi
Last recorded104,783 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 104,783 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o.s.r wheel arch rusty

under side of car structure at rear end is slight rusty

Fail 11 Jan 2019 104,782 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o.s.r wheel arch rusty

under side of car structure at rear end is slight rusty

Pass 27 Dec 2017 77,790 miles

Both rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear vehicle under-body has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2016 71,187 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 65,792 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,333 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 60,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 55,510 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 50,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,677 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,651 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,077 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 34,077 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,478 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 24,999 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 20,268 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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AD53 LML is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD53 LML, 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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AD53 LML is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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