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A20 EWC

2006 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,713 mi
Last recorded104,713 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 EWC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2024 104,713 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 99,623 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 98,392 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 91,459 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 84,118 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,132 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 73,611 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 67,321 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Nov 2015 67,320 miles

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Nov 2014 55,967 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 43,731 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 43,731 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,831 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,287 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 24,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,835 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,600 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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A20 EWC is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A20 EWC, 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

How do I check the history of A20 EWC?

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What year was A20 EWC registered?

A20 EWC is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is A20 EWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 EWC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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