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6 HFX

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

138,313 mi
Last recorded138,313 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 HFX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 138,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays & Outersill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2024 133,940 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 130,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 124,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2021 120,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,099 miles

Front Upper engine bay covers fitted obscuring view

Lower under trays fitted front to rear obscuring view

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Mar 2019 106,288 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,423 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,217 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear on outside edge

Offside Rear tyre on wear bars

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,531 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,867 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,942 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,250 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 56,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,622 miles

Advise front brake disc,s are slightly worn

Advise front brake pads are getting low on the inside brake pads

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,342 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,111 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,657 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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6 HFX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 6 HFX, 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 6 HFX registered?

6 HFX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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