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AJ56 VHY

2006 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,234 mi
Last recorded74,234 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VHY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 74,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened mount/bracket for subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened mount/bracket for subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 73,566 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,943 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 72,082 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 71,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump/gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 63,113 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 57,688 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 57,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 55,320 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,424 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,255 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 48,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 46,430 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,025 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 40,413 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,529 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 VHY is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

AJ56 VHY is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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