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AJ56 KSV

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

209,332 mi
Last recorded209,332 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 KSV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 209,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 205,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 200,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 200,389 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 192,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm, Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 192,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm, Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 186,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 186,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 176,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Top engine brace bar insecure

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 176,023 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Top engine brace bar insecure

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 168,194 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 168,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 156,694 miles

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

different tyre profile front to rear

Fail 9 Dec 2016 156,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

different tyre profile front to rear

Pass 5 Jan 2016 147,206 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 133,136 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 118,185 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 103,303 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 88,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 72,465 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 57,724 miles

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

Rear pads low!

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

park brake lever on upper limits!

n/s/r tyre has hole in inner tred! unable to see cords!

Fail 13 Nov 2009 57,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear pads low!

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

park brake lever on upper limits!

n/s/r tyre has hole in inner tred! unable to see cords!

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 KSV is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KSV, 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 KSV is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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