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3 FNR

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,670 mi
Last recorded135,670 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 FNR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 135,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 134,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 127,218 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 115,613 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 112,323 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,312 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 92,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp detached

Fail 7 Aug 2019 92,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp detached

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perrished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp detached

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perrished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wanted soon (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wanted soon (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre has various cuts to cord (not in excess of 25mm)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre has screw in

Fail 17 Aug 2016 75,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre has various cuts to cord (not in excess of 25mm)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre has screw in

Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,523 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,071 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 59,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,030 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 53,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,683 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,140 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,386 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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3 FNR is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 3 FNR, 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 3 FNR registered?

3 FNR is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is 3 FNR safe to buy?

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