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5 CLJ

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,096 mi
Last recorded109,096 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 CLJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 109,096 miles

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

O/S/R brake pad wire insecure

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 109,094 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

O/S/R brake pad wire insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 108,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 106,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 105,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 103,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has sidewall damage all around inside

Fail 15 Dec 2021 103,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has sidewall damage all around inside

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 102,906 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 101,530 miles

Front brake hoses just starting to show signs of cracking/perishing when on full lock

Pass 17 Dec 2018 100,629 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 99,167 miles

o/s rear road wheel welded on inner bead rim

Fail 9 Dec 2017 99,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s rear road wheel welded on inner bead rim

Pass 17 Dec 2016 96,193 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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 85,489 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 78,646 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 74,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,557 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 60,330 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,605 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,646 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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5 CLJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 5 CLJ, 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 5 CLJ registered?

5 CLJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is 5 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 CLJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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