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2006 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,777 mi
Last recorded96,777 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 BNP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 96,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 96,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 94,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 94,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 92,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 89,667 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 87,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 82,999 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 79,648 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,380 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,631 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 23 Jan 2016 70,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,634 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,691 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,415 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,585 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 31,232 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,356 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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333 BNP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 333 BNP, 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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333 BNP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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