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253D147

2006 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,518 mi
Last recorded249,518 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration253D147
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 249,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside, beam adaptors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, central 3/4 very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine undertray damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2021 249,518 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside, beam adaptors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, central 3/4 very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine undertray damaged

offside & nearside reversing lamps not working

Pass 14 Dec 2020 243,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside beam adaptors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine undertray damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2019 253,169 miles

Front Lower engine undertray damaged

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside beam adaptors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2019 229,965 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Undertray not fully secure broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlight has a sticker fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2018 227,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside beam adaptors fitted but appear to be ineffective (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

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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253D147 is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 253D147, 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 253D147 registered?

253D147 is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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