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AK53 VRD

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,414 mi
Last recorded72,414 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VRD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,414 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Nov 2015 72,414 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Nov 2014 67,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 64,596 miles

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

Rear brake pipe(s) slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,596 miles

Rear brake pipe(s) slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,266 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 60,266 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner brake discs are slightely corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,326 miles

nearside rear parking brake performance is starting to get low !

oil on minimum mark

Pass 15 Dec 2010 49,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 49,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs pitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 43,771 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,557 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,645 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 22,531 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,505 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 VRD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

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

Is AK53 VRD safe to buy?

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