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A3 XSE

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,948 mi
Last recorded53,948 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XSE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 53,948 miles

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 ?

Pass 10 Aug 2024 49,019 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 43,108 miles

1 number plate light bulb not working

Fail 7 Aug 2023 43,015 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 37,887 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 30,548 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2020 22,744 miles

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))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 22,744 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 13,723 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 8,852 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 8,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 8,661 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 8,324 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 7,864 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 7,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 6,732 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 6,123 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 5,326 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 4,529 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 3,662 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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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.

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