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GY53 FUB

2003 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,480 mi
Last recorded116,480 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 382,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 FUB
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 116,480 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear brake disk are rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2016 116,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear brake disk are rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2015 112,578 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 106,569 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 102,532 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,067 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 92,789 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 83,540 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,208 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 65,219 miles

Advise o/s/r brake pad wire not conected.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,991 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 45,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,320 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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GY53 FUB is a 2003 BMW 3 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 82,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY53 FUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GY53 FUB registered?

GY53 FUB is a 2003 BMW 3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GY53 FUB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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