MOT Status
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40,504 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorber shrouds insecure- bump stops in poor condition, N/S & O/S
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe union corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber shrouds insecure- bump stops in poor condition
Offside Rear Bracket chassis/subframe corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe union corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering heavy and noisy
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner - Advise alignment 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud insecure and bump stop damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering slightly heavy and noisy
Rear tyres wearing on inner edges 255/40/17 RF
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner - Advise alignment 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud insecure and bump stop damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering slightly heavy and noisy
Rear tyres wearing on inner edges 255/40/17 RF
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap seal perished
Fuel cap seal perished
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap seal perished
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/17 RF Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn low on inner edge 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid change due according to CBS display
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Park brake operation noisy
Power steering slightly heavy and noisy in operation
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
o/s front brake hose slightly perished
service light on
service light on
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge 225/45/17 RF (4.1.D.1b)
service light on
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge 225/45/17 runflat
service light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake pad wear warning lamp on
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Wiper blades, poor wipe. Front and Rear brake discs, corroded.
Offside 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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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3 SNJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2006 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 89,069 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 3 SNJ, 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 20 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 3 SNJ registered?
3 SNJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 December 2006.
Is 3 SNJ safe to buy?
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