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A13 HMK

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,293 mi
Last recorded88,293 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 HMK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 88,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear floor corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Apr 2020 85,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front and rear brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,948 miles

all brake pipes have corrosion

covers /under trays

front d bushes have play o/s/f & n/s/f

hand brake pipe

o/s/f lower ball joint has play

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,294 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crackt (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes waxoild cannot check for rust

engine cod obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,791 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers /under trays

Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,691 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 69,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes greased cannot check

Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes are waxoil

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,768 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,216 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside handbrake lower reading

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2010 48,718 miles

light corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 4 Feb 2009 44,398 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,008 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,956 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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A13 HMK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A13 HMK, 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 A13 HMK registered?

A13 HMK is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is A13 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 HMK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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