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450 DF

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,132 mi
Last recorded79,132 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration450 DF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 79,132 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 79,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 77,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 77,285 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 74,940 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 74,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 70,188 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,321 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 68,192 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 67,209 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,657 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 66,029 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,025 miles

Adv- rear tyres cracking in between tread and waring low inner edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,349 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,684 miles

rear brake pads worn to limit.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,929 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,114 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,427 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 36,581 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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450 DF is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 450 DF, 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 450 DF registered?

450 DF is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is 450 DF safe to buy?

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