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AD53 TUU

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,160 mi
Last recorded56,160 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 TUU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 56,160 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 56,160 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 55,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking and marked (suspect been run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

both sides front wiper blades split at ends

Fail 20 Aug 2024 55,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking and marked (suspect been run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both sides front wiper blades split at ends

noise from engine (pulley area)

Pass 18 Aug 2023 52,938 miles

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracking on outer tread shoulder

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 48,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and condensation in lens (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer tread shoulder

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 48,832 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and condensation in lens (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer tread shoulder

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,382 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 44,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 41,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 39,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by both rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,060 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,831 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,102 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,207 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2014 33,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

All tyres showing signs of age

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front/rear brake discs slightly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,772 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,026 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,937 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,565 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,210 miles

small cut to cord in tread of offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 16,736 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,907 miles

slight play in both front bottom joints

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 TUU is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

AD53 TUU is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AD53 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 TUU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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