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A1 ALJ

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,373 mi
Last recorded111,373 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 ALJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 111,373 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 111,178 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 110,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 109,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2022 107,888 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 107,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 107,880 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 105,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 105,208 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner tred to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 102,604 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 255/35 18 @5mm stepped inner edge

Offside Front jacking block missing

Pass 8 Sep 2018 99,385 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 99,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,131 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,078 miles

Offside Front tyre inner wall has minor shallow tearing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre inside shoulder worn

oil leak

tyre preassure monitoring system light illuminated

Fail 5 Apr 2016 84,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre inner wall has minor shallow tearing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre inside shoulder worn

oil leak

tyre preassure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,328 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,209 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 58,604 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,321 miles

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

small cracks in offside front tyre tread

Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,577 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,625 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is in poor conditionm and bald on inner shoulder

Fail 12 Apr 2010 25,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre is in poor conditionm and bald on inner shoulder

Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,321 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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A1 ALJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A1 ALJ, 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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What year was A1 ALJ registered?

A1 ALJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is A1 ALJ safe to buy?

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