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47 DAR

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,768 mi
Last recorded90,768 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 DAR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 90,768 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 89,088 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 84,997 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 81,125 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 77,235 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 73,915 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 65,933 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 61,102 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,714 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,473 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low inner edges.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,842 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing low inner edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing low inner edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 37,749 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,769 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,170 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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47 DAR is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 47 DAR, 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

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What year was 47 DAR registered?

47 DAR is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is 47 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 47 DAR shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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