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199 ROD

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,209 mi
Last recorded54,209 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration199 ROD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 54,209 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 52,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 51,085 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 49,221 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 46,555 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,146 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,394 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 41,032 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 39,564 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,470 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,591 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,945 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,530 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,619 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 19,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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199 ROD is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 199 ROD, 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 199 ROD registered?

199 ROD is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is 199 ROD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 199 ROD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 199 ROD have outstanding finance?

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