MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak *** THERMOSTAT HOUSING WEEPING SLIGHTLY *** ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *** PERISHING IN TREAD *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.0MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 1.65MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.0MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *** SIDEWALLS DAMAGED *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ***
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn *** INNER, REAR BUSH *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn *** INNER, REAR BUSH *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak *** THERMOSTAT HOUSING WEEPING SLIGHTLY *** ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *** PERISHING IN TREAD *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.0MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 1.65MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.0MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *** SIDEWALLS DAMAGED *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ***
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective SEAL SPLIT (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps **(note, lens missing )** (4.7.2 (a))
**** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ****
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** AT 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** AT 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ** INNER,REAR BUSH ** (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ** INNER,REAR BUSH ** (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** AT 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** AT 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cup rubber sill deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel cup rubber sill deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Cut in tread o/s/r tyre.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all tyres perished
n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
all tyres perished
n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all tyres slightly perished on outer edges
cant see all brake pads
undercovers blocking some underside view
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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AG53 ZZE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 ZZE, 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 ZZE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 2003.
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