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850 LKE

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,250 mi
Last recorded77,250 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 LKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 77,250 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 74,402 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 73,439 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 72,689 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,742 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 71,199 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,573 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 69,813 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,904 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 66,433 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 64,107 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,185 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,381 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,037 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 37,011 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,675 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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850 LKE is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 850 LKE, 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 850 LKE registered?

850 LKE is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is 850 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 850 LKE shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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