CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD53 SJY

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,307 mi
Last recorded152,307 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SJY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 152,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 152,303 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked between tailpipe and middlebox (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 143,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 143,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 139,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 139,033 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 135,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 135,686 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,341 miles

Front brake pipes rusty

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2021 125,581 miles

Front exhaust section hanger broken

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met the pass criteria

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2020 122,620 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 115,004 miles

Front brake pads and discs close to limit

Rear rear brake pipes rusty

front exhaust pipe retaining bolts corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,085 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front. (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 108,079 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front. (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 100,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper slight binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake caliper slight binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,967 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear silencer bracket broken/ system still supported

Slight imbalance across front brakes

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,870 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequetly supported

Fail 24 Mar 2014 74,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequetly supported

Pass 3 Dec 2012 65,135 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,611 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 59,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 1 Dec 2010 53,044 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,110 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 47,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,336 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 33,666 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,161 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD53 SJY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJY, 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

How do I check the history of AD53 SJY?

You can check the full history of AD53 SJY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD53 SJY registered?

AD53 SJY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is AD53 SJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 SJY shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD53 SJY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD53 SJY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.