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AH06 DDS

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,694 mi
Last recorded94,694 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH06 DDS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 94,694 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 90,036 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 84,337 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,446 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 79,791 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,069 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 76,392 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 76,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 74,282 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 74,282 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,120 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,525 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 46,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,160 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 41,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,706 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,584 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,397 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,566 miles

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

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

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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AH06 DDS is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AH06 DDS, 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 AH06 DDS registered?

AH06 DDS is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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