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AO53 KHC

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,058 mi
Last recorded89,058 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KHC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 89,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 86,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,160 miles

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

n/s/r bumper slight loose

Fail 24 Mar 2018 84,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

n/s/r bumper slight loose

slight blue smoke during acceleration

Pass 21 Oct 2013 83,494 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,926 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,921 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,246 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,216 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,094 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,869 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 9,710 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 KHC is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KHC, 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 KHC registered?

AO53 KHC is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is AO53 KHC safe to buy?

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