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AG53 KGV

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,357 mi
Last recorded146,357 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 KGV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 146,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap sealing device perished

Fail 14 Feb 2018 146,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap sealing device perished

Pass 23 May 2017 140,269 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 125,101 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 110,756 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 96,257 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 89,181 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 81,710 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 72,022 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 700,006 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,212 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,444 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 50,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,285 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,565 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 40,562 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 KGV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AG53 KGV, 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 KGV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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