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AD55 AYV

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,710 mi
Last recorded133,710 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AYV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 133,710 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 133,695 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 129,694 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing low on edges but does not appear to be fully cut tread

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection on some items

Fail 23 Jan 2018 129,681 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing low on edges but does not appear to be fully cut tread

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection on some items

Pass 16 Feb 2017 120,293 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 120,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 111,176 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 105,694 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 100,249 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 93,674 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 85,013 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,651 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 67,854 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 67,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,602 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 36,285 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 AYV is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AYV, 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 AYV registered?

AD55 AYV is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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