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1973 PD

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,180 mi
Last recorded165,180 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1973 PD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 165,180 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 162,556 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 162,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 160,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe has been painted (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear brake pad wear sensor insecure and not fitted to brake pad

surface corrosion to rear subframe and both side rear suspension frontmost suspension arms

Pass 14 May 2019 145,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s reversing lamp not working

n/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroding

Fail 14 May 2019 145,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s reversing lamp not working

n/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 May 2018 127,651 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 116,169 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 99,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s wheel rims damaged. Outer sills covered.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 87,064 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sills covered. N/s wheel rims damaged. Brakes imbalanced.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,886 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 75,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,335 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,383 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,639 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,966 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 20 Jul 2009 37,454 miles

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

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

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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1973 PD is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 1973 PD, 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 1973 PD registered?

1973 PD is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is 1973 PD safe to buy?

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