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10 MOB

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,025 mi
Last recorded48,025 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 MOB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 48,025 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 47,161 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 47,161 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 46,289 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 45,415 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 44,221 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 44,221 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bushes / both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 40,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 36,260 miles

Front under tray damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,423 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,011 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 27,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 25,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 11,425 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 16,847 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,144 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 9,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 7,000 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 7,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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10 MOB is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 10 MOB, 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 10 MOB registered?

10 MOB is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is 10 MOB safe to buy?

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