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AG06 ALG

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,249 mi
Last recorded66,249 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG06 ALG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 66,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 66,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 58,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 57,195 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 54,182 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 50,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,875 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 46,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,560 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 42,534 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 38,118 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,286 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,129 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,612 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 28,333 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 25,395 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,636 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,150 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,663 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 12,866 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,510 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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AG06 ALG is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AG06 ALG, 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 AG06 ALG registered?

AG06 ALG is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is AG06 ALG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG06 ALG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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