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AJ56 DZP

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

184,441 mi
Last recorded184,441 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 DZP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 184,441 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 184,439 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 181,116 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 173,213 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 167,478 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake effort low

Pass 10 Jan 2019 140,697 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 140,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 116,680 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 116,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 96,770 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 96,770 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,134 miles

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

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

Front wheels slight binding

Nearside Front tyre wear on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge, req, very soon (4.1.E.1)

front and rear discs wear

Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 27 Nov 2014 57,669 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,924 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,648 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,692 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,733 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 27,864 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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AJ56 DZP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ56 DZP, 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 AJ56 DZP registered?

AJ56 DZP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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