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871 PBM

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,769 mi
Last recorded68,769 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration871 PBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 68,769 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 68,184 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 66,568 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,537 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 64,397 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 63,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 63,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 61,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,858 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,412 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,838 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 51,934 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,983 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,318 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,781 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,911 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,306 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,709 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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871 PBM is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol 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 871 PBM, 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 871 PBM registered?

871 PBM is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is 871 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 871 PBM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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