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AG06 ZTT

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,305 mi
Last recorded143,305 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 143,305 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17W RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17W RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 143,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17W RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17W RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17W RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 132,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17W RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 125,832 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 121,210 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2022 114,215 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,837 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear unable to inspect rear seat and seat belts due to seat folded down and items on top.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 99,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,010 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 74,230 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,262 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 51,261 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,943 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 46,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 39,156 miles

Gear box is leaking transmission oil, attention is advised!

o/s rear tyre is wearing low on the inner edge!

Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 34,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 28,191 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 28,191 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 27,925 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,925 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,905 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,484 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,904 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,591 miles

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

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 ZTT is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AG06 ZTT, 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 AG06 ZTT registered?

AG06 ZTT is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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