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AG55 GDU

2006 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,393 mi
Last recorded122,393 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG55 GDU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 122,393 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated on the dash

Fail 30 Jul 2019 122,297 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake warning lamp illuminated on the dash

Pass 3 Feb 2018 110,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 96,381 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil passenger side (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn low on the inside edge

Fail 13 Feb 2017 95,096 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light offside rear fog lamp cycles on and off? (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/zr17 ,94w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil passenger side (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn low on the inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,556 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 80,556 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,600 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake pad warning wire loose n/s/f

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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AG55 GDU is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AG55 GDU, 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 AG55 GDU registered?

AG55 GDU is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AG55 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG55 GDU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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