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A11 RYJ

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,088 mi
Last recorded90,088 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 RYJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 90,088 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 85,902 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,205 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,284 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 79,352 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 77,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both f-r at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 75,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,136 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,092 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,822 miles

all brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,455 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 17,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2012 15,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

plastic body sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2012 15,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic body sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 13,283 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 13,283 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre sidewall split

Pass 21 Aug 2010 10,792 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 10,570 miles

n/s rear tyre has slight cut on inner wall

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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A11 RYJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 A11 RYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 RYJ registered?

A11 RYJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for A11 RYJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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