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AJ55 WLA

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

235,375 mi
Last recorded235,375 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WLA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 235,375 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear number plate loose

Fail 30 Oct 2019 235,475 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear number plate loose

Pass 14 Nov 2018 220,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2017 204,992 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 185,146 miles

All outer door handles stick

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight movement in nearside rear suspension joint(nothing found)

Wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 13 Nov 2015 167,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 152,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 139,431 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 139,428 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2012 116,821 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 110,154 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 100,498 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 90,947 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,630 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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AJ55 WLA is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AJ55 WLA, 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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AJ55 WLA is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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