MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,149 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front exhaust braked corroded and detached
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front exhaust braked corroded and detached
fuel filter seeping
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front exhaust braket corroded away
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant light on
front exhaust braket corroded away
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coolant level low
exhaust front mounting corroded
front brake discs corroded
n/s/front brakehose very slightly twisted
n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge and some damage to outer sidewall
rear brake discs corroded and pads worn
slight oil leak
some small chips in windscreen
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coolant level low
exhaust front mounting corroded
front brake discs corroded
n/s/front brakehose very slightly twisted
n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge and some damage to outer sidewall
rear brake discs corroded and pads worn
slight oil leak
some small chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front lower arm rear bushes worn
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ53 WBM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AJ53 WBM, 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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AJ53 WBM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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