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AJ06 EGC

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,029 mi
Last recorded93,029 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 EGC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 93,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front wipers smear

Nearside Front Inner nsf tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Outer osf tyre wearing outer edge

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

suspension corroded

Fail 5 May 2026 93,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front wipers smear

Nearside Front Inner nsf tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Outer osf tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

suspension corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 90,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 90,852 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 78,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 70,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 57,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 48,200 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,333 miles

engine covers and undercovers fitted preventing full inspection of those areas

Fail 15 Sep 2015 42,333 miles

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

engine covers and undercovers fitted preventing full inspection of those areas

Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,826 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,188 miles

both rear brake discs have corrosion/ pitting on braking surface

handbrake lever has a lot of travel

nearside rear tyre has some small cuts in the sidewall

offside front wishbone rear mounting bush has some play in it

Pass 7 Nov 2011 20,129 miles

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

both sides rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Nov 2010 14,688 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 10,108 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 3,510 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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AJ06 EGC is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ06 EGC, 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 EGC registered?

AJ06 EGC is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is AJ06 EGC safe to buy?

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