MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,273 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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 ()
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)
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)
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
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
engine oil low
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
engine cover fitted
under tray fitted
Fuel cap seal perished but not leaking vapour.
engine top cover fitted.
full engine tray fitted.
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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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AG53 KAE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 November 2003.
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