MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid appears to be discoloured
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components
Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold has missing nuts (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Brake fluid appears to be discoloured
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components
Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold has missing nuts (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak engine area ()
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak engine area ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all 4 tyres perished
Nearside Front tyre tread cracking /perishing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge tread/inner wall cracking/perishing
Offside Front tyre tread cracking/perishing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre tread cracking/perishing inner wall badly cracking
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front tyre tread cracking /perishing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge tread/inner wall cracking/perishing
Offside Front tyre tread cracking/perishing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre tread cracking/perishing inner wall badly cracking
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear 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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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AO53 FHT is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AO53 FHT, 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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AO53 FHT is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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