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AJ53 ZGK

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

193,653 mi
Last recorded193,653 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZGK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 193,653 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to all parts of chassis

suspension corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 193,653 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to all parts of chassis

Pass 16 Nov 2018 190,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 185,411 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 185,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 178,963 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 178,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near side front inner brake pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 170,751 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 162,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 162,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres on limit 1.6mm 205/55/16

Pass 21 Mar 2014 151,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 151,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 141,972 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 141,972 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 135,058 miles

front brake flaxis slightly cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2012 135,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake flaxis slightly cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 126,815 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 126,815 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 106,898 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 88,110 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 88,110 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

travel in hand brake

Pass 4 Mar 2008 73,123 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 73,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 5 Mar 2007 59,225 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 ZGK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ZGK, 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 AJ53 ZGK registered?

AJ53 ZGK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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