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2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,579 mi
Last recorded102,579 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration880 MT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 102,579 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 102,535 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 102,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

windscreen washers weak but provide sufficient fluid

Pass 5 Aug 2024 101,929 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 101,929 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 100,834 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front & both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 100,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front & both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 95,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear boot lid side light not working

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 91,366 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 91,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 90,448 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 86,564 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 81,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 79,929 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 79,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,960 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 77,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,387 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 62,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2010 46,648 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 38,055 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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880 MT is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 880 MT, 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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880 MT is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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