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AD53 TVL

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

246,387 mi
Last recorded246,387 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 TVL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 246,387 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 246,089 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Painted Over (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

EML On

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Four (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 244,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 229,834 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jul 2019 229,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 226,711 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 226,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 217,536 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to service requirements (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 209,283 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 209,283 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On near side (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak on gear box

Pass 2 Oct 2014 186,019 miles

Rear bump stops perished and loose

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 186,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bump stops perished and loose

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 161,374 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 16,174 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 141,312 miles

All Tyres Wearing on Inner Edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 141,312 miles

All Tyres Wearing on Inner Edges

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 121,087 miles

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

rear tyres wotn inner edges

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 28 Jul 2011 121,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside park brake low reading on brake tester

Pass 28 Jul 2011 121,068 miles

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

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

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

offside park brake low reading on brake tester

Fail 7 Jul 2011 121,057 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust emmits smoke close to limits

offside park brake reading lpow

Pass 7 Jul 2010 99,376 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 99,376 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 76,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,468 miles

n/s hand brake performacne very low

travel on hand brake is almost at the top of its limit,

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,440 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 32,408 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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 TVL is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

AD53 TVL is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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