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AG53 KAE

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,273 mi
Last recorded113,273 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 KAE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 113,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Near side slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Below min level, topped up 1 litre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake leaver close to end of travel

Fail 8 Aug 2022 113,273 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Near side slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Below min level, topped up 1 litre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 107,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 107,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,918 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 94,815 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jul 2019 94,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,425 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 80,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 66,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,959 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Minor play inner steering rack joints

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 51,134 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil low

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,075 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 47,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 44,046 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,046 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,493 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 37,817 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but not leaking vapour.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,648 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,180 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,327 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 24,210 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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AG53 KAE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AG53 KAE, 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 AG53 KAE registered?

AG53 KAE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 November 2003.

Is AG53 KAE safe to buy?

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