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A13 YXB

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

301,303 mi
Last recorded301,303 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 YXB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 301,303 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 296,143 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 293,702 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 282,485 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 274,787 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 268,214 miles

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

engine covers fitted and under trays

Fail 8 Dec 2020 268,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted and under trays

osr hand brake reading low

Pass 7 Feb 2019 227,027 miles

o/s/f ball joint has slight play-o/s/f track rod end has slight play-n/s/r suspension arm has slight play-both rear shockers slightly damp

Pass 14 Feb 2018 189,667 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 31 Jan 2017 142,326 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 142,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 129,179 miles

Front Lower undertray @ top covers fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 129,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower undertray @ top covers fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 113,997 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 113,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 98,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,828 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,009 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 64,740 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 64,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 49,088 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 49,088 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,278 miles

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

rear wheels wider than front wheels but tyres are the same size rear tyres to narrow

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 YXB is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A13 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

A13 YXB is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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