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AJ06 AUR

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,805 mi
Last recorded68,805 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 AUR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 68,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 65,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 65,965 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,462 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 61,458 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,760 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 55,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,183 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,227 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,605 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,894 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Rear brake discs slightly scored/ corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,758 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,542 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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AJ06 AUR is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ06 AUR, 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 AJ06 AUR registered?

AJ06 AUR is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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