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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

V6 TUFMOT history

V6 TUF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2024.

V6 TUF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2025
Mileage
108,965 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 TUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 TUF was last recorded at 108,965 miles on 17 Jan 2024, 1,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,265 miles · 1 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,700 miles
Average per year
4,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,965 miles
  • 2022 – 107,265 miles
  • 2021 – 106,901 miles
  • 2020 – 103,095 miles
  • 2017 – 94,315 miles
  • 2016 – 90,147 miles
  • 2015 – 82,553 miles
  • 2014 – 75,314 miles
  • 2013 – 73,880 miles
  • 2012 – 71,414 miles
  • 2011 – 65,120 miles
  • 2009 – 59,914 miles
  • 2008 – 45,545 miles
  • 2007 – 34,621 miles
  • 2006 – 24,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,965 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,965 miles (+1,700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,965 miles
    Test number
    210320660079
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass107,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,265 miles
    Test number
    522266489886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail107,265 miles (+364)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,265 miles
    Test number
    309725357227
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail106,901 miles (+3,806)2 dangerous5 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,901 miles
    Test number
    890629060141
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass103,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,095 miles
    Test number
    806385532895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,095 miles (+8,780)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,095 miles
    Test number
    467577500885
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,315 miles
    Test number
    331323360981
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail94,315 miles (+4,168)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,315 miles
    Test number
    225434193654
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Pass90,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,147 miles
    Test number
    521478678062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Fail90,147 miles (+7,594)2 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,147 miles
    Test number
    998637412443
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass82,553 miles (+7,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,553 miles
    Test number
    950586375606
    • AdvisoryBoth dip beam headlamps dim in operation
    • AdvisoryBoth rear headlamp rear covers missing

  12. Pass75,314 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,314 miles
    Test number
    985787044202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,880 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    327483143234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,414 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,414 miles
    Test number
    729548732258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,409 miles (+6,289)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,409 miles
    Test number
    169226622204
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  16. Pass65,120 miles (+5,206)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,120 miles
    Test number
    628974901079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall cut
    • NoteOffside rear trye outer wall has a slight bulge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cuts to inner wall

  17. Pass59,914 miles (+10,306)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    294715069397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,608 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    160750629488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,545 miles (+10,924)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,545 miles
    Test number
    954861398032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,621 miles
    Test number
    720846387014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,621 miles (+10,389)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,621 miles
    Test number
    580626987036
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass24,232 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,232 miles
    Test number
    773748916130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,167 miles
    Test number
    784855976029
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V6 TUF

Does V6 TUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 TUF expired on 16 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 TUF?
The MOT on V6 TUF expired on 16 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 TUF done?
V6 TUF was recorded at 108,965 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2024, an average of 4,753 miles a year.
Has V6 TUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 TUF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V6 TUF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V6 TUF find?
V6 TUF passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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