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A2 DSW

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,795 mi
Last recorded56,795 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 DSW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 56,795 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 54,608 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 51,716 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 49,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 47,724 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 46,152 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 43,962 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 41,548 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 40,071 miles

Nearside Rear Age related cracks in tyre treads

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 37,131 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,366 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,678 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside front brake binding

Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,436 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 27,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,232 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 25,232 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,938 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 21,938 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,951 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 14,112 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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A2 DSW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A2 DSW, 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 A2 DSW registered?

A2 DSW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is A2 DSW safe to buy?

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