MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing to tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing to tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine covers and under trays fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe union (front to rear metal pipe) (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe union (front to rear metal pipe) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
both front tyres perishing and cracking
both front tyres wearing on edges
engine covers fitted
item removed from interior mirror
outer sill covers fitted
small bit of metal in offside front tyre
under trays fitted
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe union (front to rear metal pipe) (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe union (front to rear metal pipe) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
both front tyres perishing and cracking
both front tyres wearing on edges
engine covers fitted
item removed from interior mirror
outer sill covers fitted
small bit of metal in offside front tyre
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres outer walls cracked and perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!
front brake pad linning approx 90% worn
offside rear brake's showing some distortion !!!
rear brake disc's lipped & worn !!!
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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AJ56 EFN is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 AJ56 EFN, 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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AJ56 EFN is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 2006.
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