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AK53 TPY

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

114,814 mi
Last recorded114,814 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 114,814 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 114,517 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking oil not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 105,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2023 98,739 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 98,662 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 98,652 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 98,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 92,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal badly perished

Pass 26 May 2020 84,488 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 84,486 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 77,190 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 75,534 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 75,533 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 72,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,614 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of chassis pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of chassis pipe (3.6.B.2c)

surface cuts, outer side wall, n/s/f tyre.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 70,614 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of chassis pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of chassis pipe (3.6.B.2c)

surface cuts, outer side wall, n/s/f tyre.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,261 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 65,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cuts to outer side wall n/s/f tyre,not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damaged

nearside rear tyre side wall silght damage and perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Heavy Damage to front engine alloy under tray

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front and rear tyre's low on preshure

n/s iner front tyre worn heavy, check tracking

n/s wiper poor

o/s iner front tyre worn, check tracking

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,693 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 42,666 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 35,868 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,868 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,232 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 30,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 23,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,650 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 TPY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 TPY, 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 TPY registered?

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

Is AK53 TPY safe to buy?

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