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160D957

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,609 mi
Last recorded62,609 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D957
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,609 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 62,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,507 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,157 miles

both front tyres worn on edges!

Pass 11 Aug 2014 49,251 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 37,367 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,982 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,461 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 15,522 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 11,662 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 11,662 miles

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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160D957 is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 160D957, 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 160D957 registered?

160D957 is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is 160D957 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160D957 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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