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4659DXP

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,750 mi
Last recorded171,750 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration4659DXP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 171,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 166,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower inner wing trim missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower inner wing trim damaged and not fully secured

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 166,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

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

Nearside Front Lower inner wing trim missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower inner wing trim damaged and not fully secured

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 153,563 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 153,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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4659DXP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 4659DXP, 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 4659DXP registered?

4659DXP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 February 2006.

Is 4659DXP safe to buy?

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