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AD06 LYX

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,485 mi
Last recorded143,485 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 LYX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 143,485 miles

Testing under wet conditions

brake light on dash

undertray fitted front rear and sides of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2020 142,237 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 142,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 137,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 13 Aug 2018 126,592 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 114,652 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides hose cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear prop shaft rubber doughnut cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2016 104,080 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 94,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2015 94,002 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2014 82,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,435 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 74,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,463 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 55,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,854 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,841 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,344 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 35,174 miles

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

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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AD06 LYX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD06 LYX, 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 AD06 LYX registered?

AD06 LYX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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