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A14 BTL

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,732 mi
Last recorded73,732 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 BTL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 73,732 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 72,515 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2024 70,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 70,365 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 68,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 64,970 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 61,545 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,216 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2019 56,824 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN EDGES

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Pass 18 Jul 2017 49,021 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,096 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,269 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,413 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,155 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,171 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,235 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,556 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2009 14,444 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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A14 BTL is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A14 BTL, 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 A14 BTL registered?

A14 BTL is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 July 2006.

Is A14 BTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 BTL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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