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3 SNJ

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,504 mi
Last recorded40,504 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 SNJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 40,504 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 38,172 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 38,166 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 35,108 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 5 Jul 2023 35,108 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 7 Jul 2022 31,567 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 7 Jul 2022 31,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 Jul 2021 29,168 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 29,167 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 28,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 27,384 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 27,384 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 25,694 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 25,660 miles

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

o/s front brake hose slightly perished

service light on

Pass 24 Jul 2017 24,530 miles

service light on

Fail 21 Jul 2017 24,530 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,249 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge 225/45/17 runflat

service light on

Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,248 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,906 miles

Wiper blades, poor wipe. Front and Rear brake discs, corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 17,183 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 13,334 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 13,333 miles

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.

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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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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