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52 GH

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

92,404 mi
Last recorded92,404 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 GH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 92,404 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre void of tread on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully assess brake pipes as covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2024 86,215 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 82,110 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 74,449 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,680 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,703 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,889 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,185 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,934 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,758 miles

Both front tyres wearing low in tread on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2015 40,074 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,342 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 30,093 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 30,093 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,895 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,094 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 18,104 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,897 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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52 GH is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 52 GH, 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 52 GH registered?

52 GH is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is 52 GH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 52 GH 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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