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AK53 JMO

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,699 mi
Last recorded100,699 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JMO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 100,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 99,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 98,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes in various areas (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 98,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes greased / coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front anti roll bar has play in worn D bush

Pass 1 May 2019 96,390 miles

Rear brake pipes are greased

Pass 18 May 2018 95,057 miles

Rear brake pipes are greased .

Pass 23 May 2017 93,995 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,045 miles

Front brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

Front to rear brake pipe before fuel tank slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2016 93,045 miles

Front brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

Front to rear brake pipe before fuel tank slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick To metal (3.5.1g)

Rear brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 90,408 miles

bonnet insulation isecure

secured eng under tray

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

N/S/F TYRE INNER WALL STARTING TO SPLIT

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 May 2015 90,408 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

N/S/F TYRE INNER WALL STARTING TO SPLIT

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

bonnet insulation isecure

secured eng under tray

Pass 23 May 2014 87,554 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,113 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 75,222 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,057 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

front pads 50-70%worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,651 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 51,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 51,597 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,046 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,075 miles

some corrosion front brake discs

Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,172 miles

both number plates starting to delaminate

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 JMO is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JMO, 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 JMO registered?

AK53 JMO is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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