MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Swivel. (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Swivel (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Hanging objects on mirror. (8.3.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes at rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
nearside rear non obligatory position lamp not working
Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
100% imbalance on parking brake efficiency offside requires attention
brake warning light illuminated
nearside rear non obligatory position lamp not working
nearside rear driveshaft retaining bolts loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
brake warning level indicators illuminated
bulb failure light illuminated. Possible nearside fog lamp failure
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dsc light staying on
handbrake warning light staying on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
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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AK03 OPH is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 AK03 OPH, 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 AK03 OPH registered?
AK03 OPH is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2003.
Is AK03 OPH safe to buy?
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