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A14 GON

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

218,705 mi
Last recorded218,705 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GON
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 218,705 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 207,203 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 199,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 192,649 miles

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

Induction Leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 185,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 180,941 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 180,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 Run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Lower Under-tray slightly loose or becoming loose.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 176,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge + starting to deform 225/40/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 169,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc`s worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 159,753 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 144,401 miles

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

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 127,295 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,732 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 104,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 88,939 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 67,586 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,509 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,661 miles

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 GON is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GON, 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 A14 GON registered?

A14 GON is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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