MOT Status
ValidMileage
53,948 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily worn inner shoulder close to exposing ply/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake warning lamp on ?
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 number plate light bulb not working
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
1 number plate light bulb not working
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked/perishing. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked/perishing. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 XSE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 2006 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,019 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 XSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A3 XSE registered?
A3 XSE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2006.
Is A3 XSE safe to buy?
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