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AK53 ZAK

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,432 mi
Last recorded96,432 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ZAK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 96,432 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 96,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,447 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 93,621 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 93,618 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 92,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 92,089 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 86,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 May 2018 82,055 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 77,667 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 75,005 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 71,125 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 66,906 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

oil fouling

Pass 30 Nov 2012 58,223 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,818 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,190 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,652 miles

pad light on......

Fail 10 Oct 2008 33,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

pad light on......

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,135 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,022 miles

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

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 ZAK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZAK, 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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AK53 ZAK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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