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AJ56 EFO

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,102 mi
Last recorded133,102 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 EFO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 133,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3.mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

park lever little reserve travel

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2017 131,984 miles

front tyres wear to inner edges

Fail 25 Nov 2017 131,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres wear to inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2016 130,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wear to edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wear to edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 130,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wear to edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wear to edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 124,879 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 117,266 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,240 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,451 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 98,451 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 90,213 miles

rear tyres wear to edges

Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,519 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 67,652 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 EFO is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EFO, 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 EFO is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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