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A17 FEL

2006 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,442 mi
Last recorded158,442 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FEL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 158,442 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOURS BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR TIED UP

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn LOWER REAR HUB BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear NO REVERING LAMP INOP

Fail 17 Jun 2021 158,442 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOURS BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR TIED UP

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn LOWER REAR HUB BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear NO REVERING LAMP INOP

Pass 20 Jun 2020 248,008 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2019 134,258 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2018 129,425 miles

covers under tray fitted all round

Pass 19 Oct 2016 104,683 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,062 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 83,052 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,967 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,399 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 57,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 34,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,953 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,938 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,159 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 14,850 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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A17 FEL is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 A17 FEL, 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 A17 FEL registered?

A17 FEL is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is A17 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 FEL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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