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AV53 DNJ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,040 mi
Last recorded84,040 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DNJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 84,040 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust general corrosion

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 81,029 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 75,654 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 68,113 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,944 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 63,944 miles

Central Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Central Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,147 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,477 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,453 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,984 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,564 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,613 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,726 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 9,913 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 8,301 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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AV53 DNJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AV53 DNJ, 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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AV53 DNJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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