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171 KM

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,854 mi
Last recorded35,854 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration171 KM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 35,854 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 35,345 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 34,627 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 33,575 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 31,779 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 30,128 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 29,552 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 28,116 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 26,973 miles

no emissions reading obtained

Pass 28 Nov 2016 25,924 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 23,665 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 22,348 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 20,485 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 18,309 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 15,523 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 13,410 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 10,246 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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171 KM is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 171 KM, 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 171 KM registered?

171 KM is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is 171 KM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 171 KM shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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