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579 ERH

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,390 mi
Last recorded123,390 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration579 ERH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 123,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 121,673 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 120,443 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 118,933 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 117,338 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 117,286 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 117,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,995 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 108,212 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play offside track rod

Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,535 miles

corrosion to n/s o/s/front to rear brake pipe

engine check light on

movement to n/s/f o/s/f brake reaction bushes

movement to n/s/f o/s/f lower ball joints

signs of damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

wear to n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 21 Sep 2016 98,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to n/s o/s/front to rear brake pipe

engine check light on

movement to n/s/f o/s/f brake reaction bushes

movement to n/s/f o/s/f lower ball joints

signs of damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

wear to n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,910 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,259 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 77,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,243 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 68,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 56,694 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 47,005 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,423 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 36,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,507 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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579 ERH is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 579 ERH, 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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579 ERH is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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