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LFZ 3734

2006 BMW 3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,275 mi
Last recorded92,275 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3123,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 3734
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 92,275 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 92,224 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 92,164 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 87,145 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 84,841 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 82,573 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 80,626 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,048 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 77,023 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 75,275 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 75,233 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,413 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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LFZ 3734 is a 2006 BMW 3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 123,625 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LFZ 3734, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LFZ 3734?

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What year was LFZ 3734 registered?

LFZ 3734 is a 2006 BMW 3, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is LFZ 3734 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFZ 3734 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LFZ 3734 have outstanding finance?

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