MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Underbody corroded / undersealed/osr arch corroded
Both inner sills
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underbody has surface corrosion/underseal
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underbody has surface corrosion/underseal
both sides rear inner sills corroded
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
both sides rear inner sills corroded
Front both sides tyre wearing inner and outer walls
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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AK53 BKL is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 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 AK53 BKL, 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 AK53 BKL registered?
AK53 BKL is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 2003.
Is AK53 BKL safe to buy?
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