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405 AN

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

36,156 mi
Last recorded36,156 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration405 AN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 36,156 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 35,029 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 33,586 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 32,310 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 30,448 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 28,742 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 27,547 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 25,938 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 24,060 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 22,444 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 20,536 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 18,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 18,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 16,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 43,494 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 12,609 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 10,751 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 8,529 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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405 AN is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 405 AN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 405 AN?

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What year was 405 AN registered?

405 AN is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is 405 AN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 405 AN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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