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A17 NBX

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,598 mi
Last recorded150,598 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 NBX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 150,598 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 144,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 135,192 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 127,030 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 118,009 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 111,159 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven

nearside rear shock damp

Pass 31 May 2019 102,456 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE CUTS ON TREAD AND PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND PERISHED

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,532 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 96,773 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,435 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 89,434 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear child seat fitted; seatbelt not inspected

n/s/r, o/s/r, n/s/f tyres worn on edges

upper/lower covers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 29 May 2015 71,870 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 64,199 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,858 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 52,408 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 41,729 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 41,729 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,757 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 34,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,619 miles

Nearside Front 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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A17 NBX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A17 NBX, 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 NBX registered?

A17 NBX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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