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AJ06 EFC

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,059 mi
Last recorded19,059 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 EFC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 19,059 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 19,052 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 19,046 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 18,994 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 18,425 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 16,785 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 16,528 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 14,352 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 14,352 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 13,754 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 13,302 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 13,242 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 12,806 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking slightly

Pass 8 May 2013 12,436 miles

Recommend change all 4 tyres both front and rear tyres cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 May 2012 12,303 miles

Both front and rear tyres slightly cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 12,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres starting to perish

o/s/f tyre showing signs of rubbing catching - no marks on body.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 12,089 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

o/s/f tyre showing signs of rubbing catching - no marks on body.

Pass 11 May 2010 12,013 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,280 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 EFC is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AJ06 EFC, 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 AJ06 EFC registered?

AJ06 EFC is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is AJ06 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ06 EFC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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