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A26 WKS

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

170,749 mi
Last recorded170,749 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 WKS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 170,749 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 170,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 159,199 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 159,191 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 144,718 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 144,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 131,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limits / nail (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 131,761 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limits / nail (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 125,487 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 117,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 104,490 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 94,475 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 85,901 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,717 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 72,925 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,564 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,618 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,501 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 52,675 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,504 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,003 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,144 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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A26 WKS is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A26 WKS, 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 A26 WKS registered?

A26 WKS is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is A26 WKS safe to buy?

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