MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective arm broken (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever broken off (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroded
body sill covers fitted
engine bay covers fitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked drop link (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil leaking (2.7.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroded
body sill covers fitted
engine bay covers fitted
rear coil springs corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
body sill covers fitted
rear coil springs corroded
stone chips in windscreen
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front bumper damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front suspension damping action weak
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
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AO52 ZSJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 AO52 ZSJ, 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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AO52 ZSJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 February 2003.
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