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AJ56 XZC

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,741 mi
Last recorded87,741 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 XZC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 87,741 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 84,519 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 84,852 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

gear box has a slight leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,988 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,097 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 XZC is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

AJ56 XZC is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AJ56 XZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 XZC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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