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359 DHK

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,902 mi
Last recorded89,902 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration359 DHK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 89,902 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 88,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 86,560 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 85,191 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 83,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,862 miles

Rear pads incorrect

Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 76,872 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 71,964 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 68,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid change warning illuminated

rear diff slight leak

rear pads wearing

under trays fit

Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,867 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 3mm//

front wipers smearing screen//

scuttle panal insecure screws missing recommend re work//

Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,888 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 50,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,084 miles

both front tyres worn on edges-no visible cords

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,513 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 41,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn to 0mm on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,329 miles

Both O/S/F and N/S/F tyre low on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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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359 DHK is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 359 DHK, 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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359 DHK is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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