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A13 PNW

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,511 mi
Last recorded191,511 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 PNW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 191,511 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 187,957 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f & n/s/f lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f , rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 180,843 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside as brake pipes join to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 168,308 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 158,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 156,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 156,505 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 156,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 155,659 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 147,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 125,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2013 125,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2012 104,371 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded through

Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,896 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A13 PNW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 A13 PNW, 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 A13 PNW registered?

A13 PNW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is A13 PNW safe to buy?

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