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AK06 EDP

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,625 mi
Last recorded138,625 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 EDP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 138,625 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on n/s side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 138,625 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very bad and rubbing on shocker (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on n/s side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 135,922 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 135,922 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 132,148 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 132,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 128,351 miles

dampness around offside front shock absorber

diesel trigger point not met

front under panel damaged

rear tyres starting to wear low

temp repair to center exhaust bracket

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 26 Apr 2015 120,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

front screen damage

rear brake pads starting to wear low

slight rust on nearside front to rear metal brake pipes

temp repair to center and rear exhaust mounts

unable to see rear coil springs

Fail 24 Apr 2015 120,924 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

front screen damage

rear brake pads starting to wear low

slight rust on nearside front to rear metal brake pipes

temp repair to center and rear exhaust mounts

unable to see rear coil springs

Pass 13 Apr 2014 110,364 miles

front tyres heavily worn on edges

windscreen damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2014 110,337 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 97,523 miles

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

both sides rear tyres wearing very low on inner edges

centre exhaust mounting missing but exhaust still secure

heavy movement in both sides front lower arm rear bushe

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 28 Apr 2012 86,319 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 21 Apr 2012 86,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 16 Apr 2011 81,336 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,749 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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 EDP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EDP, 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 EDP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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