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AJ53 MKP

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,204 mi
Last recorded157,204 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 MKP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2023 157,204 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 144,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 140,998 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 138,613 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage plus rubber broken (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 134,515 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 128,402 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 122,795 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 121,169 miles

offside and nearside rear front to rear brake pipes at flexible hoses heavily greased

Pass 14 Feb 2015 118,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light is on

nearside front brake pad sensor wire is broken

Pass 11 Feb 2014 114,041 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 108,808 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 101,673 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit, o/s/r has nail in tread, n/s/r has minor damage and splits

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2010 88,899 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,472 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Nov 2008 64,299 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,006 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,715 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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AJ53 MKP is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ53 MKP, 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

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What year was AJ53 MKP registered?

AJ53 MKP is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AJ53 MKP safe to buy?

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