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AM53 DLE

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,315 mi
Last recorded157,315 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DLE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 157,315 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 154,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 151,687 miles

Advise center exhaust box output pipe welds showing signs of fatigue

Pass 4 Nov 2022 147,302 miles

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 17 Nov 2021 143,439 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 143,439 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 138,214 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 138,175 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 132,263 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 132,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 123,010 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 116,146 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 116,136 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 110,521 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,737 miles

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2015 96,214 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 96,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 91,759 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 91,758 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 88,098 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 83,809 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 77,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,271 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,214 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 49,140 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,427 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 DLE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

AM53 DLE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is AM53 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 DLE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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