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AJ56 STX

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,487 mi
Last recorded149,487 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 149,487 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 142,571 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 142,547 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 137,337 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 129,281 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 121,556 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 113,897 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 106,403 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 99,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 91,265 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 83,082 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 STX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 STX, 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 STX registered?

AJ56 STX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is AJ56 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 STX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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