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AV53 EZK

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,594 mi
Last recorded98,594 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EZK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 98,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 99,252 miles

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

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

front exhaust clamp cvorroded

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 95,164 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 87,798 miles

front and rear brake disc lipped worn

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 5 May 2015 77,903 miles

front inner brake pads

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2015 77,903 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front inner brake pads

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,319 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 62,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,262 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,301 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,149 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,632 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,411 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 36,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,274 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 EZK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EZK, 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 EZK registered?

AV53 EZK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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