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LJZ 1395

2006 BMW 3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,392 mi
Last recorded162,392 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 3123,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 1395
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 162,392 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 162,364 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 139,021 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play trackrod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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LJZ 1395 is a 2006 BMW 3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 123,625 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJZ 1395, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJZ 1395?

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What year was LJZ 1395 registered?

LJZ 1395 is a 2006 BMW 3, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is LJZ 1395 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJZ 1395 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJZ 1395 have outstanding finance?

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