MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear 3mm 255/35 R18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 R18 (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear 3mm 255/35 R18 (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing inner edges and getting close to limit
n/s/f fog light not working
oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil level low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil level low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Minor cracking in front tyres.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child Seat Fitted.
O/S/R Brake Pad Wear Sensor Not Fitted Correctly.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO53 LJJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 LJJ, 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 LJJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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