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AO53 FKE

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,017 mi
Last recorded194,017 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 194,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 185,515 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 171,140 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 161,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 153,534 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 153,534 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2016 141,876 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 141,876 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 132,826 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 121,453 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 121,453 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 106,986 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 106,986 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 95,310 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 90,645 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 85,644 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 81,016 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 81,016 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 78,202 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,737 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

tiny chips in windscreen

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 FKE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO53 FKE, 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 FKE is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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