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A3 OFU

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,270 mi
Last recorded112,270 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OFU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 112,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipes/backbox welded together but has holes in (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 112,270 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipes/backbox welded together but has holes in (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 107,024 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 107,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 87,389 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,630 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall cut

Fail 6 Feb 2016 74,624 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,374 miles

N/S/R Wheels outer rim damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2013 48,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyre wereing on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2013 48,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyre wereing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,909 miles

air bag light on dash

o/s/f tyre has a nip on outwall

Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,228 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,604 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,102 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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A3 OFU is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OFU, 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 A3 OFU registered?

A3 OFU is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is A3 OFU safe to buy?

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