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89 ECJ

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,985 mi
Last recorded58,985 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration89 ECJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 58,985 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 53,851 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 31 Jan 2024 53,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi corroded under plastic coating . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bump stop broken .

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 52,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 50,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,539 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 49,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle slight oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2020 49,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2019 47,856 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 45,759 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 43,181 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,470 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 37,733 miles

Slight play at all anti roll bar links.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 34,376 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 31,000 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 27,027 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,124 miles

Oil leak at rear differential housing.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,728 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 16,093 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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89 ECJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 89 ECJ, 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 89 ECJ registered?

89 ECJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is 89 ECJ safe to buy?

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