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AD53 LYO

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,222 mi
Last recorded136,222 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 136,222 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Windscreen cracked in bottom corner

Fail 25 Oct 2019 136,221 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Windscreen cracked in bottom corner

Pass 9 Nov 2018 129,431 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

N/S/Rear light unit damaged

Windscreen cracked at the bottom

Pass 21 Oct 2017 123,124 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the edges and cracking inside the tread patern.

N/S/Rear light unit damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2016 117,170 miles

N/S/Rear light unit damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2016 117,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/Rear light unit damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2015 109,867 miles

rear seat belts not fully checked due to child seats

Pass 10 Nov 2014 104,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 100,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2014 100,958 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2012 933,334 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,163 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 82,703 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 76,177 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,964 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 69,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 61,469 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 54,347 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 54,347 miles

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

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 LYO is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LYO, 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 LYO registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD53 LYO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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