MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
249,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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?
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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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253D147 is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 July 2006.
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