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AO53 KGX

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

111,015 mi
Last recorded111,015 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KGX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 111,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 103,166 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 98,963 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 95,219 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,979 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 94,153 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 93,807 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 92,997 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 89,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,217 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 82,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 81,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,459 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2013 69,404 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 66,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system deteriorated

Oil leak

Unable to veiw PAS fluid level

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,753 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 61,053 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 61,053 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,136 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 41,978 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 35,839 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 35,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,314 miles

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 KGX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO53 KGX registered?

AO53 KGX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AO53 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 KGX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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