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A3 CBS

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,494 mi
Last recorded105,494 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CBS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 105,494 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 105,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 99,648 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 94,116 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip on swept area less 10 mm

Fail 1 Feb 2023 94,116 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip on swept area less 10 mm

Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,377 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,943 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2021 81,943 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,637 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under Vehicle Cover Fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 73,388 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,714 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,481 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 48,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,963 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 43,945 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2012 40,101 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 40,101 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,166 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,862 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 21,900 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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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A3 CBS is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 CBS, 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 A3 CBS registered?

A3 CBS is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is A3 CBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 CBS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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