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A22 DSH

2006 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,312 mi
Last recorded95,312 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 DSH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 95,312 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main corroded (just acceptable) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 88,335 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 76,017 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 76,003 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 68,904 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front , cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,429 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm, uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm , uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,437 miles

cracks to all brake flexis

Fail 16 Nov 2020 59,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

cracks to all brake flexis

n/s/f tyre just acceptable (worn on edges)

Pass 31 May 2019 54,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 51,787 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 51,787 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,872 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 43,773 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres uneven wear (just acceptable)

corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to front brake discs

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,890 miles

all tyres slight uneven wear

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,330 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 10,338 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 10,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,948 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 9,008 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 8,576 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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A22 DSH is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A22 DSH, 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 A22 DSH registered?

A22 DSH is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is A22 DSH safe to buy?

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