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AG53 ZXC

2003 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,782 mi
Last recorded150,782 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZXC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 150,782 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (rear Bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 150,776 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (rear Bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 147,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Fog light do not work

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 143,594 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 143,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 137,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 130,450 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 130,450 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 126,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 122,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 115,519 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,174 miles

Brake warning light on - offside rear brake pad sensor wiring broken

Front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 105,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on - offside rear brake pad sensor wiring broken

Front to rear at rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,984 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,823 miles

rear springs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2013 78,756 miles

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

brake warning lamp stays on

drivers door seal hanging down/loose

rear springs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 73,945 miles

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

advise brake pad light onn

advise near side front tyre uneven tyre wear

Pass 9 Jul 2011 65,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 17 Jul 2010 58,991 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 52,767 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 48,135 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 28,792 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,792 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,442 miles

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

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 ZXC is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

AG53 ZXC is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AG53 ZXC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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