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1145 D

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,458 mi
Last recorded84,458 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1145 D
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 84,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 81,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 79,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 77,610 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 75,139 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 75,135 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 72,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 70,244 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 70,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 67,622 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY DAMP (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,425 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 58,425 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,788 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper blade rubbers ends split/ deteriorated slightly

off side rear tyre outer side wall rim cut under limits

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,327 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 45,974 miles

near side front tyre inner side wall small splits

off side front tyre outer side wall rib cut

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,020 miles

handbrake shoes slightly noisy inoperation/ squeal

near side front / off side rear tyres both inner side wall slightly split/ deteriorated???

Fail 28 Mar 2011 40,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

handbrake shoes slightly noisy inoperation/ squeal

near side front / off side rear tyres both inner side wall slightly split/ deteriorated???

Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

handbrake shoes noisy inoperation/ squeal

rear inner tyre treads slightly worn???

tyre pressures low???/steering heavy slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,210 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 28,207 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyre pressures look low???

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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1145 D is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 1145 D, 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 1145 D registered?

1145 D is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is 1145 D safe to buy?

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