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RK56 OGT

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,099 mi
Last recorded50,099 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 OGT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2010 50,099 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,041 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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RK56 OGT is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RK56 OGT, 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 RK56 OGT registered?

RK56 OGT is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is RK56 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK56 OGT shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK56 OGT have outstanding finance?

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