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AV53 EZJ

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,514 mi
Last recorded141,514 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EZJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 141,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 137,572 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 132,895 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 132,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 123,887 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Dec 2014 114,193 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2014 114,193 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,047 miles

Exhaust mounting front pipe bracket corroded/broken

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 102,042 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting front pipe bracket corroded/broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 95,029 miles

Advise front exhaust bracket corroded + broken

Fail 29 Dec 2012 95,029 miles

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

Advise front exhaust bracket corroded + broken

Pass 12 Dec 2011 82,432 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

o/s gutter moulding adrift

o/s/f fog lamp adrift

rear exhaust silencer corrodded

small amount of oil residue around rear of engine

Pass 30 Dec 2010 73,541 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 63,611 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 63,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,909 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 53,909 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,011 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 36,489 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 EZJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV53 EZJ, 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 AV53 EZJ registered?

AV53 EZJ is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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