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A14 TNJ

2006 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,573 mi
Last recorded112,573 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 TNJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 112,573 miles

Central Rear subframe corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2023 111,367 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 108,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cracked

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 106,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 106,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 102,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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Fail 8 Jul 2019 102,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,950 miles

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

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

red warning light on dash

under-tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 28 Jun 2018 96,829 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated sensor broken on O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Also blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount by gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear all rear brake hoses are cracking and starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,785 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 90,709 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,343 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 76,207 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2015 76,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 68,493 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,797 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,554 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,484 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,026 miles

both front tyre low on edges near side rear tyre slight cut

Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyre low on edges near side rear tyre slight cut

Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,510 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,757 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 TNJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A14 TNJ, 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 TNJ registered?

A14 TNJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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