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AK53 JKJ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,363 mi
Last recorded129,363 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 129,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Jacking point corroded

Oil leak ()

Underbody covering components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 123,417 miles

Driver wing mirror cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Undertray Play in inner steering joints

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 123,417 miles

Driver wing mirror cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Undertray Play in inner steering joints

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 115,316 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 115,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 108,684 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 92,334 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,549 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 66,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front wiper blades torn/split

nearside front tyre bulged slightly

offside rear no plate light

Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,622 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 32,979 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 29,970 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,443 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 25,443 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 JKJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JKJ, 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 JKJ registered?

AK53 JKJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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