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AD55 AXX

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,665 mi
Last recorded141,665 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AXX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 141,665 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 138,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

near side rear bump sop slight damaged.

Fail 29 Feb 2020 138,913 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

near side rear bump sop slight damaged.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 135,278 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 131,445 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 122,617 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 114,093 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 160,018 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 97,661 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 87,901 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,872 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 77,872 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 77,832 miles

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

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 Jan 2012 76,981 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 76,981 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,489 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,260 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 60,294 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 AXX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD55 AXX, 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 AXX registered?

AD55 AXX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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