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AM53 AWJ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,131 mi
Last recorded93,131 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 AWJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 93,131 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 86,333 miles

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

Nearside hand brake effort low

Fail 10 May 2017 86,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside hand brake effort low

Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,595 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 80,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 75,928 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,700 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,596 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,463 miles

Coolant level was very low. Topped up with 1 ltr of coolant.

Front suspension wishbone rear mounting bushes are soft and worn.

Parking brake reqs attn.

Play in both rear suspension hub carrier upper bushes.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,948 miles

wipers smear.....

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,321 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 36,159 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front outer brake pads getting low.....

long hand brake lever travel....

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,829 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,640 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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AM53 AWJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AM53 AWJ, 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 AM53 AWJ registered?

AM53 AWJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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