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A12 XTD

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

218,776 mi
Last recorded218,776 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XTD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 218,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 205,645 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 205,645 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 200,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 188,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 181,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 169,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

minor oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2016 157,196 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

minor oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 148,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 141,743 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 134,479 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 127,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 118,771 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 110,425 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 103,908 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 103,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XTD is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A12 XTD, 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 XTD registered?

A12 XTD is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is A12 XTD safe to buy?

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