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AK53 BMO

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,009 mi
Last recorded134,009 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 BMO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2012 134,009 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 126,015 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 113,605 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 97,146 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,580 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 79,900 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 68,858 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE (TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT)

ENGINE COVER & LARGE BELLY PAN FITTED (INSPECTION RESTRICTED)

IMBALANCE ON FRONT/REAR BRAKES & HANDBRAKE

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BMO is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 BMO registered?

AK53 BMO is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is AK53 BMO safe to buy?

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