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AG53 ZZE

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,463 mi
Last recorded132,463 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZZE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 132,463 miles

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 ***

Fail 2 Dec 2019 132,463 miles

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 ***

Pass 4 Dec 2018 123,089 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 123,689 miles

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 ****

Pass 15 Nov 2017 109,623 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 109,623 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 106,495 miles

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)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 106,400 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 87,735 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 87,735 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,730 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 77,210 miles

Cut in tread o/s/r tyre.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,930 miles

all tyres perished

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 14 Jun 2011 64,930 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,921 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,907 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 64,907 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,780 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 55,776 miles

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)

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 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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What year was AG53 ZZE registered?

AG53 ZZE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is AG53 ZZE safe to buy?

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