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166D610

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,600 mi
Last recorded39,600 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration166D610
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,600 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 34,409 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 7 May 2011 29,783 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,587 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 23,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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166D610 is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 166D610, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 166D610 registered?

166D610 is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is 166D610 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 166D610 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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