MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak underneath
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Auxillary drive belt noisy
Nearside Front indicator lens cracked
central locking faulty
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Auxillary drive belt noisy
Nearside Front indicator lens cracked
central locking faulty
Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged
Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged
Offside Front inner & outer edges damaged
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged
Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged
Offside Front inner & outer edges damaged
Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both nearside tyres have outer wall damage
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear tyre outer wall has cuts/damage
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both nearside tyres have outer wall damage
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear tyre outer wall has cuts/damage
Both nearside tyres have damaged sidewalls
Offside front tyre inner edge damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre surface has cuts
Nearside rear tyre wall is damaged
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
chips in windscreen
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
washer bottle level low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
chips in screen
slight water damage rear no plate
washer fluid level low
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO03 AYD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AO03 AYD, 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 AO03 AYD registered?
AO03 AYD is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2003.
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