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AK53 JJV

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,635 mi
Last recorded105,635 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JJV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2015 105,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

off side near side front /rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,635 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

off side near side front /rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 22 Feb 2014 99,190 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

feul cap seal washer slight crackes

Fail 22 Feb 2014 99,190 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

feul cap seal washer slight crackes

Pass 31 Jan 2013 94,563 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 94,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 85,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear number plate light cover missing

Fail 26 Jul 2011 85,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet safety catch stiff

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear number plate light cover missing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 80,149 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 80,142 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 73,277 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2007 62,465 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 62,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 40,598 miles

There are small cuts in the tread of the N/S/F tyre.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 JJV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JJV, 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 JJV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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