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62 COR

2006 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,153 mi
Last recorded34,153 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration62 COR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 34,153 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 34,010 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 33,975 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 33,923 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 33,866 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,856 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 33,526 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 33,198 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 32,437 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 31,565 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 31,044 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,020 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 26,805 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 26,795 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 25,359 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 20,734 miles

Unable to record emmisions(to low)

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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62 COR is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 62 COR, 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 62 COR registered?

62 COR is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is 62 COR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 62 COR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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