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A12 EPS

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,862 mi
Last recorded66,862 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EPS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 66,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 66,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 57,834 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 57,834 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Cover missing from mirror exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Flap not opening (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,234 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 56,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 56,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,493 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,655 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,816 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,798 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,819 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,618 miles

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

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

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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A12 EPS is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A12 EPS, 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 A12 EPS registered?

A12 EPS is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is A12 EPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 EPS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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