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227D812

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

128,686 mi
Last recorded128,686 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration227D812
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 128,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 125,993 miles

minor engine oil leaking

Fail 16 Mar 2024 125,993 miles

minor engine oil leaking

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 123,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 121,003 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 102,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2019 94,206 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring slightly worn (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring slightly worn (1.6 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 83,362 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,629 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,113 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 6 Mar 2015 59,871 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,478 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,996 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,039 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,446 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,181 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,896 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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227D812 is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 227D812, 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 227D812 registered?

227D812 is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is 227D812 safe to buy?

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