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9 LOH

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

136,062 mi
Last recorded136,062 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 LOH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 136,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 134,376 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 132,427 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both side] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 130,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 127,208 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 120,073 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 106,019 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 106,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,883 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 63,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit 16.mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 51,698 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 34,647 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 30,191 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,191 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 25,314 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,267 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 5,877 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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9 LOH is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 9 LOH, 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 9 LOH registered?

9 LOH is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is 9 LOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 LOH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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