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AK53 JKZ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,099 mi
Last recorded136,099 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JKZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 136,099 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

general corrosion underside/rear brake pipes corroding slightly

Fail 21 Sep 2015 136,098 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced effort low (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

general corrosion underside/rear brake pipes corroding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2014 134,244 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 133,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 133,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 131,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 128,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 126,904 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,369 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 108,671 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 108,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 85,080 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 61,719 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 JKZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JKZ, 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 JKZ registered?

AK53 JKZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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