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AD06 RZA

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,998 mi
Last recorded126,998 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 RZA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 126,998 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 123,466 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 117,087 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 117,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 63,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,774 miles

Front discs wear/rust

dash showing service due/over due

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,999 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 83,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,566 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 81,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 73,361 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 73,361 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 64,326 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 54,755 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 43,433 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,468 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 RZA is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

AD06 RZA is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is AD06 RZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 RZA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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