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AD06 LZJ

2006 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,603 mi
Last recorded96,603 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 LZJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 96,603 miles

Nearside Rear NSR WHEEL DAMAGED OUTER

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear OSR WHEEL DAMAGED OUTER

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 26 Jun 2024 90,529 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 90,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 87,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all four road wheels outer rim damaged

duel mass flywell worn

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 88,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,808 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 87,506 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 87,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 82,131 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)

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 143,765 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 132,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f n/s/f tyre wear inner outer edges

Fail 17 Dec 2014 120,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Dec 2014 120,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2013 108,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 17 Dec 2012 96,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 89,414 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 65,069 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AD06 LZJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD06 LZJ, 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 AD06 LZJ registered?

AD06 LZJ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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