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AO53 WWX

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,724 mi
Last recorded95,724 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WWX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2019 95,724 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slight perish

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Oct 2017 88,793 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front deep cut in tyre outer wall

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

fuel cap seal slight perish

Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,092 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 86,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking pipe to fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,131 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 84,131 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,037 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 76,958 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

nearside rear tyre cuts in tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,718 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,064 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Dec 2010 66,064 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,666 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Dec 2009 56,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all brake pads on 5/6mm

both rear tyres on 2.5/3mm

front wishbone rear mounts weak

slight gearbox leak

Fail 27 Nov 2008 48,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,702 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,228 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

gearbox has slight oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2007 41,228 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

gearbox has slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 32,539 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 WWX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WWX, 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 WWX registered?

AO53 WWX is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is AO53 WWX safe to buy?

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