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271 WWY

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,253 mi
Last recorded79,253 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration271 WWY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 79,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 69,624 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 69,576 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 59,707 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Flexis starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear Tyres blistering on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 59,707 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Flexis starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear Tyres blistering on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 51,988 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 51,418 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 50,797 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 49,656 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 49,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 48,051 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 45,317 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,692 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,429 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 36,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 32,370 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 32,370 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,451 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,979 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 19,109 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 15,138 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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271 WWY is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 271 WWY, 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 271 WWY registered?

271 WWY is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 December 2006.

Is 271 WWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 271 WWY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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