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AG55 HLC

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,185 mi
Last recorded160,185 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG55 HLC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 160,185 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 160,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 159,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower under tray fitted

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

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

Offside headlamp brackets broken

Pass 29 Jul 2016 132,250 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 120,201 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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AG55 HLC is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HLC, 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 AG55 HLC registered?

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

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