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AK53 VRG

2003 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

167,634 mi
Last recorded167,634 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VRG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2022 167,634 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear x2 (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

fuel pump loose

Pass 3 Nov 2020 157,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 131,911 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2018 119,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 94,939 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,888 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,207 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,753 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,777 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,075 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,373 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,278 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,675 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,090 miles

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

rear number plate

Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,202 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 VRG is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

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

Is AK53 VRG safe to buy?

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