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2857 DW

2006 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,862 mi
Last recorded64,862 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2857 DW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 64,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Below 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 63,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 60,215 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 56,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 55,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 53,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 53,636 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2019 50,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 47,627 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect rear lower coil springs

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,869 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 40,869 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Undertray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,731 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,436 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,461 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,132 miles

bot front tyres worn heavily on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres getting very low on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,695 miles

engine undertray fitted to vehicle

n/s/r tyre has minor damage to side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,050 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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2857 DW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 2857 DW, 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 2857 DW registered?

2857 DW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is 2857 DW safe to buy?

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