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54 RAN

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,191 mi
Last recorded48,191 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 RAN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 48,191 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 34,448 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 29,048 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2022 25,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 23,781 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 23,069 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 22,212 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 20,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 18,092 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 18,092 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front & rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 14,788 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,648 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 10,705 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,096 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 8,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 6,978 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 6,978 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 6,313 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 6,310 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 4,332 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 4,332 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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54 RAN is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 54 RAN, 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 54 RAN registered?

54 RAN is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is 54 RAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 54 RAN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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