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AO53 LHY

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,387 mi
Last recorded93,387 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LHY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,387 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2019 93,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2018 83,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,620 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 77,617 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,509 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 72,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 64,446 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 57,238 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,388 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 41,830 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 40,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,646 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,977 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 27,035 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,054 miles

Both front tyres are starting to crack

Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,694 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,854 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 LHY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

AO53 LHY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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