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MM55 OLW

2006 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,030 mi
Last recorded120,030 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 3123,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 OLW
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 120,030 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 113,673 miles

Nearside Front head lamp unit, plastic bracket broken , but still secure.

Offside Rear parking brake low efficiency, compare nearside should investigate.

Offside Rear shock absorber leak oil, marginal pass.

Rear exhaust pipe leak small mount of gas.

bothside front brake discs inner face worn thin.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 108,123 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 100,370 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,862 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 93,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 75,370 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 67,801 miles

Can't see bottom of rear springs

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,647 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,667 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 31,618 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,659 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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MM55 OLW is a 2006 BMW 3 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MM55 OLW, 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.

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What year was MM55 OLW registered?

MM55 OLW is a 2006 BMW 3, first registered on 7 February 2006.

Is MM55 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 OLW shows 12 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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