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A3 XGJ

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,057 mi
Last recorded159,057 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XGJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 159,057 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 158,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 157,336 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 156,275 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 152,918 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 149,138 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 144,001 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 136,761 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 131,182 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 124,649 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 118,814 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 113,589 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 108,447 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 108,447 miles

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 May 2012 106,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning lamps on dash

Fail 30 May 2012 106,753 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning lamps on dash

Pass 10 Jun 2011 93,733 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 78,948 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 78,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,724 miles

cover sills and undershields fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2009 54,552 miles

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

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

cover sills and undershields fitted

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 XGJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A3 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

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

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