MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp insecure
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp insecure
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Engine management light is on.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts, seats full of customers belongings.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Engine management light is on.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts, seats full of customers belongings.
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Full Undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Full Undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
F tyres low on edges
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside no. plate cracked
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear prop shaft doughnut split
door handles sticky
intercoller inlet seal light leak
tailgate gas struts week
Both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Front brake hoses slightly perished
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres worn on outer edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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AJ56 SRY is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 SRY, 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 SRY is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2006.
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