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1 JUE

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,185 mi
Last recorded62,185 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 JUE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 62,185 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 62,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 61,604 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 61,120 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 60,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 59,655 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 59,046 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 59,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 57,424 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 55,007 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,675 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,029 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,795 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 21 Aug 2013 44,240 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,350 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,833 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,231 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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1 JUE is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 1 JUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1 JUE registered?

1 JUE is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is 1 JUE safe to buy?

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