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A6 FTF

2003 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,481 mi
Last recorded121,481 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 FTF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 121,481 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 121,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 115,711 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 115,397 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre 3mm and 5yrs old

Pass 26 Feb 2013 106,521 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

small chip in screen n/s/f

Fail 23 Feb 2013 106,409 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel cap seal cracking

small chip in screen n/s/f

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,544 miles

minor chips in windscreen

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe rusty

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2010 92,508 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 85,349 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 72,871 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,817 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,289 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 FTF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A6 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

A6 FTF is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is A6 FTF safe to buy?

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