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AJ56 KTP

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,546 mi
Last recorded116,546 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 KTP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 116,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 116,541 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 106,354 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 105,009 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 105,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 102,038 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,015 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 96,189 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 91,939 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 88,271 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 82,915 miles

front registration plate slight damage

Fail 27 Nov 2009 82,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front registration plate slight damage

Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,734 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 KTP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 KTP, 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 KTP registered?

AJ56 KTP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is AJ56 KTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 KTP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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