MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,270 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Inner sidewall cut
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)
N/S/R Wheels outer rim damaged
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
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
air bag light on dash
o/s/f tyre has a nip on outwall
rear tyres worn low
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 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.
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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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