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A23 KMW

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,402 mi
Last recorded101,402 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 KMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 101,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sub-frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 67,574 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 98,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Banana arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 60,435 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 47,980 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 82,016 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 82,013 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 25,286 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 66,517 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,374 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 63,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 62,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 4 Aug 2018 59,467 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 56,740 miles

full sill covers fitted to vehicle

full undershields fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2017 56,740 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

full sill covers fitted to vehicle

full undershields fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2016 54,179 miles

full undershields fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2015 51,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 47,715 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 444,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on

traction control light on

Pass 11 Aug 2012 41,513 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 39,134 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 34,387 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,073 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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A23 KMW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A23 KMW, 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 A23 KMW registered?

A23 KMW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is A23 KMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 KMW shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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