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A15 MNF

2003 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,443 mi
Last recorded117,443 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 MNF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 117,443 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate loose

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 117,443 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate loose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 106,544 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 101,625 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 101,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 99,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 97,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,791 miles

rear wiper blade does not clear the rear screen effectively

Fail 9 Sep 2016 93,789 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear wiper blade does not clear the rear screen effectively

Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,077 miles

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Fail 3 Jul 2015 89,077 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 85,296 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,965 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 80,861 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,477 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,106 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,400 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,198 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,283 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 31,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,873 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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A15 MNF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 MNF, 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 A15 MNF registered?

A15 MNF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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