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AK53 BKL

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,510 mi
Last recorded152,510 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 BKL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 152,510 miles

Underbody corroded / undersealed/osr arch corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 149,881 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 146,972 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 143,880 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 143,792 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 140,236 miles

both sides rear inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 140,236 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 136,829 miles

Front both sides tyre wearing inner and outer walls

Pass 9 Sep 2015 132,679 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 127,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 121,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 116,073 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 110,894 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 104,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 96,747 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 88,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 75,789 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 50,865 miles

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)

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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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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AK53 BKL is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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