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AG51 LSG

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,906 mi
Last recorded176,906 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 LSG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 176,906 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 176,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 165,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm, (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 152,170 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 152,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL AND BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm AND BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 143,710 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 142,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 123,895 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,397 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cutting off slightly on outside edge

o/s/f tyre cutting off slightly on outside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 85,681 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 79,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 74,054 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes juddering slightly.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 74,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brakes juddering slightly.

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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AG51 LSG is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AG51 LSG, 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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AG51 LSG is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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