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AK06 BHW

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,152 mi
Last recorded68,152 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 BHW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 68,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 68,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 67,505 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 67,505 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 63,036 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 57,851 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 57,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,949 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 45,191 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,082 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,881 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,441 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 39,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 37,699 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,755 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 33,764 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 31,461 miles

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,461 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,170 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 23,687 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,662 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 23,661 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,168 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 17,168 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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AK06 BHW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AK06 BHW, 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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AK06 BHW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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