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A16 EOY

2003 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,151 mi
Last recorded76,151 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 EOY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 76,151 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 64,941 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 51,335 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 51,335 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 49,323 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 49,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 48,911 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 48,692 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 48,692 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. temporary wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear complete lens missing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 48,212 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 48,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 47,595 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,744 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Dec 2014 45,460 miles

centre exhaust bracket very corroded and loose

Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,871 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,216 miles

slight cracking on outer sidewall of n/s front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,285 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 35,252 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,036 miles

o/s hand brake only just making required reading

Pass 30 Dec 2009 32,697 miles

o/s front tyre near limit

Pass 30 Dec 2008 31,323 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,599 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 24,246 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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A16 EOY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A16 EOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 EOY registered?

A16 EOY is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is A16 EOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 EOY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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