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AO53 KHB

2003 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,054 mi
Last recorded153,054 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KHB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 153,054 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 140,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2013 126,291 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 115,633 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,261 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 167,190 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 167,160 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2009 139,355 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 139,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 138,586 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both number plate lamps slightly dull

front side lights dull

Fail 21 Aug 2009 138,220 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres have shallow cuts in tread

both number plate lamps slightly dull

front side lights dull

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre has several cuts & nail in tread

Fail 27 Aug 2008 110,888 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front number plate dis-colouring

rear brake pads looking low+slight brake bind on rears

rear hand-brake slightly low on performance

slight corrosion on rear diff+sub-frame

Pass 27 Aug 2008 110,888 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front number plate dis-colouring

rear brake pads looking low+slight brake bind on rears

rear hand-brake slightly low on performance

slight corrosion on rear diff+sub-frame

Pass 28 Aug 2007 85,254 miles

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

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

both number plates starting to dis-colour+rear separating

front wiper-blades slightly smearing front-screen

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 KHB is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KHB, 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 KHB is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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