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AG53 ZYK

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,040 mi
Last recorded62,040 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZYK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 62,040 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 60,779 miles

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Sep 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,729 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,012 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,267 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,287 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 24,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,133 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 ZYK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AG53 ZYK?

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What year was AG53 ZYK registered?

AG53 ZYK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AG53 ZYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG53 ZYK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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