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A11 PNA

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,607 mi
Last recorded120,607 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 PNA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 120,607 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 118,189 miles

Offside Front Brake binding

Fail 16 Nov 2024 118,096 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 114,978 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 112,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 108,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 106,686 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

cooling fan bearings noisy

Fail 9 Dec 2020 106,686 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

cooling fan bearings noisy

Pass 3 Dec 2019 104,070 miles

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 100,694 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 95,996 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 93,030 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 89,593 miles

O/S/R lamp slightly dim

Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,567 miles

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 85,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,630 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer wall.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 75,904 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,470 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,034 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 7 Dec 2010 66,034 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2009 58,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,830 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,001 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,542 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 38,493 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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A11 PNA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A11 PNA, 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 A11 PNA registered?

A11 PNA is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is A11 PNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 PNA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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