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A17 OBX

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

323,251 mi
Last recorded323,251 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 OBX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 323,251 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn and pads getting lowe (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly horn intermitant (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 190,173 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 183,245 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 173,790 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 173,790 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 152,530 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 12,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 92,414 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 75,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,550 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,284 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,489 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 46,485 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 28,902 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,509 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 OBX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

A17 OBX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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