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A21 GSY

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

197,123 mi
Last recorded197,123 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 GSY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 197,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 181,019 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 181,016 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose bolts missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2023 168,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 158,584 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 154,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 152,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 148,056 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 147,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower arm has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes corroded

rear differential leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2018 133,355 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2018 132,639 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2017 119,051 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 105,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,104 miles

nsf tyre worn off inside edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,857 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,244 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,074 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,857 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 2 mm,o/s/r just under 3 mm

Fail 1 Mar 2010 34,308 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,308 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,546 miles

full under trays fitted

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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A21 GSY is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A21 GSY, 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 A21 GSY registered?

A21 GSY is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is A21 GSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 GSY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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