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AG53 ZHE

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

198,689 mi
Last recorded198,689 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZHE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 198,689 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 177,638 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 158,462 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 139,717 miles

Both front seat belts slightly slow to reel in.

Both rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Slight play in bushes at the rear of the front wishbone arms

Fail 2 Dec 2013 139,717 miles

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

Both front seat belts slightly slow to reel in.

Both rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Slight play in bushes at the rear of the front wishbone arms

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 120,904 miles

Slight corrosion on O/S and N/S rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2011 104,448 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 90,074 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 78,499 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 67,138 miles

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

front tyres worn edges

l/h/r tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,918 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,807 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 ZHE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

AG53 ZHE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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