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A2 FYS

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,901 mi
Last recorded77,901 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FYS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 77,901 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 75,975 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion - floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 74,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 71,551 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 69,481 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 67,849 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,946 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 61,244 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 57,992 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 22 Mar 2017 55,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,231 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 52,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,110 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,508 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,558 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,018 miles

both front suspension lower control arm mounting bushes slight play.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 40,018 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front suspension lower control arm mounting bushes slight play.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,428 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,447 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 FYS is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FYS, 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 A2 FYS registered?

A2 FYS is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is A2 FYS safe to buy?

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