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AO53 GMV

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,547 mi
Last recorded119,547 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GMV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 119,547 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 118,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 116,280 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 116,280 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 113,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2014 113,324 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 110,245 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 110,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 105,823 miles

Front bumper insecure

N/S wiper rubber split

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 105,823 miles

Front bumper insecure

N/S wiper rubber split

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 96,251 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2010 88,143 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 74,387 miles

Rear registration plate characters faded.

Fail 11 Dec 2009 74,387 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate characters faded.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 63,807 miles

Front nearside fog lamp lens damaged.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside bonnet catch sticking.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate slight fading.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,528 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut from outer sidewall to tread

Fail 8 Oct 2007 51,528 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre tread worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre has a cut from outer sidewall to tread

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,059 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 3 Oct 2006 32,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F & O/S/F tyre tread low on inner edges.

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

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 GMV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GMV, 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 AO53 GMV registered?

AO53 GMV is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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