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AJ55 XXF

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,355 mi
Last recorded115,355 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XXF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 115,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 115,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 110,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 110,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 105,697 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 105,580 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 87,687 miles

Cut in O/S/F Tyre outer rim protector

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2013 87,672 miles

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

Cut in O/S/F Tyre outer rim protector

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,734 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,175 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 53,388 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XXF is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ55 XXF, 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 AJ55 XXF registered?

AJ55 XXF is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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