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AJ56 LHO

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,142 mi
Last recorded130,142 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 LHO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 130,142 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 119,062 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 119,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 110,418 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 104,340 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 95,963 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,747 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,561 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 76,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 71,051 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 71,049 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,435 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 LHO is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHO, 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 LHO registered?

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

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