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AF56 PXJ

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,470 mi
Last recorded193,470 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 PXJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 193,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 183,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 182,853 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective rev lights on with all the time (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 177,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2020 177,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2019 175,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 175,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 170,480 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Not able to check rear seat belts as child seats are fitted

Slight play in the steering & front suspension arms

Pass 29 Sep 2017 157,691 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Rear brake discs are slightly scored NSR & OSR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Pass 1 Oct 2016 143,722 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 131,558 miles

all tyres cracking on inner side walls

Fail 28 Sep 2015 131,557 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 30 Sep 2014 113,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 101,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front fog light bulb not working

Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front fog light bulb not working

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,464 miles

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

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

handbrake high

Pass 1 Oct 2011 67,328 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,263 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AF56 PXJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AF56 PXJ, 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

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What year was AF56 PXJ registered?

AF56 PXJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is AF56 PXJ safe to buy?

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