MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Front number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Front number plate slightly deteriorated
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
General oil leaks under engine
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 FNE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2001 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 95,548 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 A3 FNE, 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 25 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A3 FNE registered?
A3 FNE is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 November 2001.
Is A3 FNE safe to buy?
The MOT history for A3 FNE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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