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AK53 FGA

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,480 mi
Last recorded121,480 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FGA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 121,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 121,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 108,909 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 100,146 miles

EML on

Fail 2 Mar 2017 100,146 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,897 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,603 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 80,881 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 75,774 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,942 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,248 miles

noise from o/s/r braking area

Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,664 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 51,664 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,458 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,790 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,775 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,003 miles

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 FGA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AK53 FGA, 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 FGA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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