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AK53 TMY

2003 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,036 mi
Last recorded69,036 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 69,036 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,076 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 58,758 miles

both front wishbones , rear bushes have slight play in them

both rear tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

offside front antiroll bar drop ling arm has slight play in the lower ball joint

rear brake pads are wearing low

Fail 26 Oct 2019 58,175 miles

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

both front wishbones , rear bushes have slight play in them

both rear tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

offside front antiroll bar drop ling arm has slight play in the lower ball joint

rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 17 Oct 2018 53,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 40,424 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,736 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,983 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,391 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,004 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,552 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,223 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,845 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,722 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,581 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,006 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 TMY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 TMY registered?

AK53 TMY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AK53 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 TMY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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