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AO53 FHT

2003 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,885 mi
Last recorded123,885 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FHT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 123,885 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 117,819 miles

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))

Fail 29 May 2021 117,785 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 111,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 102,839 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 98,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 98,390 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 93,426 miles

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 ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 93,342 miles

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 ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,484 miles

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 88,484 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,992 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 84,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 80,913 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2013 76,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,308 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 72,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 64,998 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,350 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 55,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,009 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,370 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,309 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 32,309 miles

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?

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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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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