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A20 SAB

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,059 mi
Last recorded132,059 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SAB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 132,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 129,650 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 128,687 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 124,728 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 118,970 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 112,883 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 102,356 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 95,405 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 81,241 miles

N/s/r jacking pad missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 81,241 miles

N/s/r jacking pad missing

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,100 miles

slight underside damage and jacking mount missing on near side rear which masy cause problem if driver changing own tyre!

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 SAB is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SAB, 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 A20 SAB registered?

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

Is A20 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 SAB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A20 SAB have outstanding finance?

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