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4178 BP

2006 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,038 mi
Last recorded173,038 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4178 BP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 173,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 155,469 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 150,561 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Dec 2022 145,348 miles

exhaust front flange badly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2022 145,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust front flange badly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 137,391 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 135,685 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 134,944 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 134,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 133,361 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 128,937 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 127,255 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 127,255 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 126,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre uneven wear

Fail 28 Jul 2015 126,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 15 Jul 2014 114,128 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)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 102,542 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 102,542 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 89,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,653 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,493 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 59,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,973 miles

both front tyres no tread outer edges

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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4178 BP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 4178 BP, 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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4178 BP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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