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876 ARV

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,377 mi
Last recorded52,377 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

Registration876 ARV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 52,377 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing down low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel filler cap seal cracked

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inside edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 47,804 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 47,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 43,083 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 38,781 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 35,953 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 32,959 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 30,667 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 29,202 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 26,733 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 25,278 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 23,427 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 21,859 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 20,612 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,991 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 14,242 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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876 ARV is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 876 ARV, 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 876 ARV registered?

876 ARV is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is 876 ARV safe to buy?

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