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AO53 NWM

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,521 mi
Last recorded136,521 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 NWM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 136,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 136,211 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 136,205 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 136,192 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 135,830 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2017 135,349 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 135,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 133,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 131,330 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 127,831 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 125,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 125,001 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 122,714 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 122,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 104,929 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 104,929 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 93,578 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 79,630 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 61,676 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 46,903 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 NWM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NWM, 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 NWM registered?

AO53 NWM is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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