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AG56 OPD

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

199,869 mi
Last recorded199,869 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG56 OPD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 199,869 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 177,819 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 165,303 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 165,111 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 156,138 miles

Both front brake discs starting to lip

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 143,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 119,041 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 104,311 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2009 81,068 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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AG56 OPD is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AG56 OPD, 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 AG56 OPD registered?

AG56 OPD is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is AG56 OPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG56 OPD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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