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B21 LUK

2003 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,700 mi
Last recorded119,700 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 LUK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 119,700 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 7 Nov 2025 119,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 30 May 2025 135,409 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 135,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 114,513 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 4 Nov 2024 114,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 11 May 2024 130,650 miles

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

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

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

tpms illuminated

Fail 11 May 2024 130,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer sidewall 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

tpms illuminated

Pass 18 Dec 2023 109,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 109,237 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 124,992 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 96,278 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 96,268 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 120,025 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,556 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 76,559 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,482 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 70,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,069 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,397 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 74,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,743 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 63,009 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,349 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,127 miles

rear pads low

Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 52,188 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 49,990 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,430 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 41,428 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 36,987 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 31,448 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,930 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 22,587 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 17,426 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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B21 LUK is a 2003 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B21 LUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B21 LUK is a 2003 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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