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AK53 WXF

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,506 mi
Last recorded97,506 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WXF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 97,506 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,888 miles

Front grill missing

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has slight cut

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,587 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Fail 10 Feb 2014 74,577 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,948 miles

all four brake discs have some wear

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,274 miles

all four brake discs have some wear

Fail 25 Oct 2011 63,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

all four brake discs have some wear

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,279 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,421 miles

offside rear tyre inner wall split around circumference-no quite to chords!

Fail 23 Sep 2009 49,220 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside rear tyre inner wall split around circumference-no quite to chords!

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,429 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 42,421 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 42,421 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,114 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,533 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 WXF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXF, 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 WXF registered?

AK53 WXF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is AK53 WXF safe to buy?

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