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AD55 AXM

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,773 mi
Last recorded81,773 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AXM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 81,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 77,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 69,757 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 10 Feb 2022 69,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2020 69,109 miles

Front x2 front brake hoses starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake disks slightly worn/corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 65,888 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald just passed! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides but o/s is worse. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 62,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges wearing bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges wearing bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 58,815 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both ~3mm worn thin on shoulders. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 58,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both ~3mm worn thin on shoulders. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 54,689 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 50,799 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 47,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside rear tyre worn inside edges

Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,588 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,529 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,231 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,874 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 32,368 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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AD55 AXM is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD55 AXM, 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 AD55 AXM registered?

AD55 AXM is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is AD55 AXM safe to buy?

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