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980 ADM

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,847 mi
Last recorded67,847 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration980 ADM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 67,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f & n/s/f cross brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 67,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f & n/s/f cross brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r handbrake low effort

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,952 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 63,850 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 63,847 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,849 miles

o/s/f brake pads low

Fail 19 Oct 2018 60,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f brake pads low

Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,623 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR LAMP ON

Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,991 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 53,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 47,869 miles

n/s tyres damaged on sidewalls

Pass 22 Oct 2014 43,604 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 39,281 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 39,281 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,550 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,851 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,944 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,020 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 18,083 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 13,078 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 13,077 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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980 ADM is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 980 ADM, 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 980 ADM registered?

980 ADM is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 January 2006.

Is 980 ADM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 980 ADM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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