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AD06 LZB

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

325,904 mi
Last recorded325,904 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 LZB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 325,904 miles

Nearside body has slight damage

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe has general corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2022 325,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside body has slight damage

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe has general corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2021 319,788 miles

Nearside body has slight damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe has general corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2020 314,539 miles

Nearside body has slight damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 294,743 miles

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

Rear axle oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2019 294,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Dash warning illuminated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2018 278,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Dashboard warnings illuminated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage

Fail 8 Feb 2018 278,392 miles

Dashboard warnings illuminated

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage

Pass 31 Jan 2017 258,407 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 258,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 232,057 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 216,089 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 216,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 188,961 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 160,410 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 160,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 132,860 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 105,533 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 105,532 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,664 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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AD06 LZB is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LZB, 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 AD06 LZB registered?

AD06 LZB is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 July 2006.

Is AD06 LZB safe to buy?

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