MOT Status
ValidMileage
152,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front brake pipes rusty
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection
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
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))
Front brake pads and discs close to limit
Rear rear brake pipes rusty
front exhaust pipe retaining bolts corroded
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front. (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to hoses. (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
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
front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequetly supported
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
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)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
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.