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AJ56 YKO

2006 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,459 mi
Last recorded156,459 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 YKO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 156,459 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 139,928 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 126,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside door mirror back missing

offside and nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inside tread

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2020 126,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire insecure

nearside door mirror back missing

offside and nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inside tread

rear wiper split

tyre warning lamp on dash

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2019 107,324 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 107,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 74,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

recommend wheel alignment check

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,630 miles

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

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

items removed from view

Pass 16 Jan 2015 43,706 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,408 miles

nearside and offside parking brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,800 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,135 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,369 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,379 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 YKO is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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