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AE06 EFP

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,404 mi
Last recorded31,404 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 EFP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,404 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre not showing any cords

Fail 10 Jul 2012 31,404 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

cut in o/s/f tyre not showing any cords

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,295 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 20,536 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,041 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 9 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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AE06 EFP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE06 EFP, 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 AE06 EFP registered?

AE06 EFP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 August 2006.

Is AE06 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE06 EFP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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