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AD55 NWU

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,079 mi
Last recorded151,079 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 151,079 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 147,334 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 145,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 125,527 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 125,527 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 108,943 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 107,554 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)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn to 3mm

front number plate fading

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 NWU is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD55 NWU?

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What year was AD55 NWU registered?

AD55 NWU is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is AD55 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 NWU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD55 NWU have outstanding finance?

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