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AG53 KJN

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,430 mi
Last recorded79,430 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 79,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near hose connection is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate light lens is missing.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 79,430 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Excessively deteriorated. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near hose connection. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners from mirror arm. ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near hose connection is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate light lens is missing.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 63,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 60,132 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,957 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 48,957 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 45,163 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 45,163 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 40,884 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 36,676 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 36,676 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,915 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 29,915 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,671 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,879 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,569 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 KJN is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KJN, 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 KJN registered?

AG53 KJN is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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