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AJ56 SUH

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,870 mi
Last recorded100,870 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 SUH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2019 100,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,247 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,414 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 87,252 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,206 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 79,357 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 73,826 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 61,133 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 48,411 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 32,104 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 SUH is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

AJ56 SUH is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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