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AD53 MFP

2003 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,072 mi
Last recorded186,072 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MFP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 186,072 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 185,699 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Nov 2022 182,097 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 171,919 miles

All coil springs are weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 156,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to open bonnet, could not check engine bay

Fail 24 Nov 2020 156,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to open bonnet, could not check engine bay

Pass 1 Nov 2019 146,096 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 135,635 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 135,630 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal torn through. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Excessive play in suspension arm bush. bolt may be loose. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 127,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 127,128 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 120,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers & under shields obscuring some components

Fail 1 Dec 2016 120,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers & under shields obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2015 114,343 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 114,343 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 106,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

petrol cap rubber seal perished to limit

rear main metal brake pipe union corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 100,937 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 100,937 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 98,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 98,071 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 94,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 94,062 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 82,924 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 69,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 62,443 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 54,082 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 MFP is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MFP, 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 AD53 MFP registered?

AD53 MFP is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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