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AJ56 SSZ

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

198,326 mi
Last recorded198,326 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 SSZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 198,326 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 194,291 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges but not exposing inner cords

Pass 4 Jan 2019 186,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 175,367 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perishing.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad light on.

Pass 9 Dec 2016 163,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 160,804 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 154,800 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both front tyers bald at outer edges

Pass 23 Oct 2013 142,738 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 127,187 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 127,187 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 110,691 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall has slight damage

o/s/r tyre sidewal has slight damage

Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 77,887 miles

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

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 SSZ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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