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AD06 UPG

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,518 mi
Last recorded168,518 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 UPG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 168,518 miles

crack in w/screen not obstructing drivers view

Pass 8 Nov 2016 145,742 miles

windscreen cracked but not restricting drivers view

Pass 29 Sep 2015 127,386 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2014 115,388 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 114,988 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 98,278 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 79,537 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,256 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 60,256 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 39,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 39,138 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,923 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,761 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 21,761 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearide front tyre wall cut and offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 UPG is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UPG, 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 UPG registered?

AD06 UPG is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 August 2006.

Is AD06 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 UPG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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