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7642 SR

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,331 mi
Last recorded52,331 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7642 SR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 52,331 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 51,683 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 51,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 51,578 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 51,145 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 50,738 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 50,550 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outer sidewall tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 50,331 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 50,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 49,856 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 49,653 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 48,642 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,509 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

nail in nearside front tyre (not leaking).

road marks across front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 38,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

nail in nearside front tyre (not leaking).

road marks across front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 33,062 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage wheel rims.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,898 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 20,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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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7642 SR is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 7642 SR, 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 7642 SR registered?

7642 SR is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is 7642 SR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7642 SR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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