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AM53 HTZ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

150,609 mi
Last recorded150,609 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 150,609 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 145,119 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 139,378 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 139,322 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective backbox bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 131,500 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 123,624 miles

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 118,388 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 115,207 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 111,433 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 106,716 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,071 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 96,671 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,999 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,631 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 82,631 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,187 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,555 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)

Fail 1 Sep 2010

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,859 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,301 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,506 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,601 miles

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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AM53 HTZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HTZ, 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 HTZ registered?

AM53 HTZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AM53 HTZ safe to buy?

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