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AK06 AEM

2006 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,303 mi
Last recorded175,303 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 AEM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 175,303 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 175,303 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 157,648 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 138,898 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 126,338 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 116,994 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 116,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 116,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 108,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 100,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil on min

Pass 18 Mar 2011 92,484 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 92,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 83,872 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 83,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 78,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 78,269 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 78,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AK06 AEM is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK06 AEM, 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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AK06 AEM is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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