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AN53 DOW

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,480 mi
Last recorded122,480 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN53 DOW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 122,480 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket insecure at gearbox

Pass 9 Mar 2016 113,064 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,000 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake hoses slightly perished

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

Fail 8 Apr 2015 106,999 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front brake hoses slightly perished

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2014 99,662 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

petrol cap seal pearishing

Fail 19 Mar 2014 99,662 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

petrol cap seal pearishing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 93,997 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 93,997 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 92,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 81,781 miles

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

slight scratching to screen

Pass 17 Nov 2010 71,699 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,980 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 61,742 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,213 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 50,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake discs worn thin

front tyres feathering on inner edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 30,635 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 30,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AN53 DOW is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AN53 DOW, 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 AN53 DOW registered?

AN53 DOW is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is AN53 DOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN53 DOW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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