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A6 VBD

2002 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,231 mi
Last recorded159,231 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VBD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 159,231 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 154,335 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 149,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 149,827 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 138,940 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 138,940 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 132,484 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 127,072 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 127,072 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 125,907 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 111,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn both edges

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 111,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn both edges

Pass 28 Jul 2009 98,193 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 98,193 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 90,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 15 Jun 2007 73,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 56,230 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 VBD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 91,357 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 VBD, 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 24 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 VBD registered?

A6 VBD is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is A6 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VBD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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