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AK53 TNX

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,037 mi
Last recorded130,037 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TNX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 130,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bothside rear jacking points slightly corroded but not excessively

Pass 23 Apr 2018 126,435 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers&under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 126,435 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers&under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Front left bonnet grill slightly damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 122,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 122,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,979 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 118,976 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively damaged both of them (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 115,552 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 108,737 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 108,737 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 103,007 miles

EML light on

Fail 26 Oct 2012 102,979 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

EML light on

Pass 3 Oct 2011 95,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 89,852 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 89,852 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2009 87,487 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 80,582 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 79,961 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 May 2008 56,673 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 33,758 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 33,752 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,045 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,296 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 TNX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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