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833 SDH

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,687 mi
Last recorded51,687 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration833 SDH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 51,687 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 51,006 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 50,340 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 49,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 47,975 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 47,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 47,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 45,691 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 45,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 44,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,515 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,512 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,859 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,322 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,507 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,283 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,434 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 25,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,857 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,369 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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833 SDH is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 833 SDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 833 SDH registered?

833 SDH is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is 833 SDH safe to buy?

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