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AJ56 SPZ

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

198,173 mi
Last recorded198,173 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 198,173 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 198,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 192,376 miles

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 185,958 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 185,947 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 182,089 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 175,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 175,576 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 164,410 miles

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

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

Under vehicle cover fitted at the time of test preventing fully inspection.

Fail 8 Nov 2018 164,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under vehicle cover fitted at the time of test preventing fully inspection.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 151,961 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 139,595 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 139,584 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 125,634 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 125,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 110,276 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 96,470 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 83,919 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 70,961 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 57,479 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 50,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SPZ 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 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

AJ56 SPZ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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