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AK53 VPV

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,602 mi
Last recorded100,602 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VPV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 100,602 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,641 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 99,633 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 98,658 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 95,220 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 93,231 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,142 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 15 Oct 2015 87,457 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,662 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,638 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 79,628 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,335 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,043 miles

Front suspension compliance bushes worn

exhaust tie bar fractured

Fail 28 Sep 2011 71,027 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front suspension compliance bushes worn

exhaust tie bar fractured

Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,183 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 60,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,259 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,570 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 VPV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

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

Is AK53 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 VPV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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