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MK53 YEU

2003 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,305 mi
Last recorded98,305 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 YEU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 98,305 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 89,937 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 78,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,972 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 69,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,417 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f inner tyre tread wearing thin

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,465 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,281 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,681 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,568 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 23,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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MK53 YEU is a 2003 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK53 YEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK53 YEU registered?

MK53 YEU is a 2003 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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