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A16 XLP

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

153,459 mi
Last recorded153,459 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XLP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 153,459 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 153,459 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 148,980 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 143,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 137,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 130,417 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 118,676 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 101,209 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 84,147 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2017 69,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 65,712 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear body moulding insecure

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 65,712 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear body moulding insecure

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,779 miles

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

advice n/s sill loose !

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,377 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 48,254 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,528 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,757 miles

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

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

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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A16 XLP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A16 XLP, 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 A16 XLP registered?

A16 XLP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is A16 XLP safe to buy?

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