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AG06 ZRV

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,349 mi
Last recorded147,349 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG06 ZRV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 147,349 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play between rack to column passing through bulkhead in engine bay. (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 143,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Off side rear jacking point block missing

Off side rear shock absorber corroded

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 143,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Off side rear jacking point block missing

Off side rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever warning lamp on permanently

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2014 138,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 128,774 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 109,716 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear door check strap loose.

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2012 109,623 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear door check strap loose.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,222 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 88,222 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

rear discs below min thickness

Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,962 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)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 66,039 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,434 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 46,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AG06 ZRV is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AG06 ZRV, 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 AG06 ZRV registered?

AG06 ZRV is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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