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A15 TLM

2006 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,345 mi
Last recorded161,345 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 TLM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 161,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 160,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear surface rust.

undertray fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2023 158,431 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 155,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2022 155,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2021 153,845 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 151,486 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 149,304 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 147,104 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 147,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 145,121 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Undertray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 143,409 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 137,619 miles

Centre Rear 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)

engine management light on

Fail 13 Aug 2015 137,617 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear 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)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jul 2014 127,566 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 127,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 118,810 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 118,805 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,759 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 167,623 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 93,057 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 93,056 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 69,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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A15 TLM is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A15 TLM, 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 A15 TLM registered?

A15 TLM is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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