MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,494 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
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))
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
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
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
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Under Vehicle Cover Fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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)
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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