MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,091 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Rear Tyres Approx 2mm & Wearing on Edges
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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.
Is AD55 AYL safe to buy?
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