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YH06 KTT

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,732 mi
Last recorded127,732 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 KTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 127,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 8 May 2018 124,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 119,714 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 119,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 97,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 94,227 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 94,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 76,742 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 76,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,924 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 54,673 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,427 miles

offside front jack pad missing.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,284 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 16,824 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,326 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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YH06 KTT is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH06 KTT, 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 YH06 KTT registered?

YH06 KTT is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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