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A16 HMH

2003 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,421 mi
Last recorded97,421 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HMH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 97,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 97,420 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 97,396 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 12 Apr 2021 97,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 24 May 2019 96,459 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 96,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,786 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shocker shrouds detached

sill cover / under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Apr 2018 94,785 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shocker shrouds detached

both rear wheel bearings not tested due to brake bind

sill cover / under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,422 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Sill covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Mar 2017 89,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undershields fitted and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,638 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,720 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 66,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 62,756 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 58,410 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 53,624 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,685 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 HMH is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HMH, 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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A16 HMH is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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