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A6 CXW

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,175 mi
Last recorded121,175 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 CXW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 121,175 miles

rear coil springs very corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2025 121,175 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

rear coil springs very corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 119,425 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 117,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre out of shape 225/40/18

front brake disc corroded

front tyres perished and cracked

Fail 9 Dec 2021 117,379 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre out of shape 225/40/18

front brake disc corroded

front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2018 108,838 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 108,837 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,170 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 102,020 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 100,521 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 100,442 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,118 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 99,118 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,560 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 92,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,914 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,852 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 66,175 miles

plastic undertray fitted to enginebay

Fail 8 Sep 2010 66,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

plastic undertray fitted to enginebay

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,516 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,483 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,149 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 28,497 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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A6 CXW is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A6 CXW, 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 A6 CXW registered?

A6 CXW is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is A6 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 CXW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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