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AO53 KGZ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,507 mi
Last recorded122,507 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KGZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 122,507 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 122,507 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 103,210 miles

Front Both tyres perished

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 103,207 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour All 4 (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Both tyres perished

Front Slight bind on brakes

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 91,851 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dull (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,681 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,965 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,388 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 73,875 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 73,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2011 68,243 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,124 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 62,124 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,990 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,234 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,469 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,162 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 KGZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KGZ, 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 KGZ registered?

AO53 KGZ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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