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3978 SM

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,360 mi
Last recorded106,360 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3978 SM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 106,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 99,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has small lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has slight lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 90,880 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 87,655 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 87,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 80,603 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,491 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 60,602 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres worn.

Fail 29 Oct 2016 60,392 miles

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

Nearside front tyre badly worn and on limit.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 52,772 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 46,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 40,769 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 40,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 34,833 miles

Offside rear shocker leaking slightly.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 27,176 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,232 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 17,441 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)

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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3978 SM is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 3978 SM, 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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3978 SM is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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