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AD55 AYL

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,091 mi
Last recorded146,091 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AYL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 146,091 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front both flexy brake hoses slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine emits blue smoke / engine rattles slightly

engine has oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2018 146,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front both flexy brake hoses slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine emits blue smoke / engine rattles slightly

engine has oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 141,023 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

items removed from drivers view of the road

nearside front brake wear wire broken

Fail 18 Nov 2015 141,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

items removed from drivers view of the road

nearside front brake wear wire broken

Pass 10 Nov 2014 128,022 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 120,068 miles

Rear Tyres Approx 2mm & Wearing on Edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 113,582 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 109,032 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 102,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 102,070 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 85,726 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 65,483 miles

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

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 AYL is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYL, 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 AYL registered?

AD55 AYL is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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