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AJ06 EGD

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

159,387 mi
Last recorded159,387 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 EGD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 159,387 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 155,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 150,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 145,685 miles

nearside rear & nearside front wheels have damage to outer rim

rear brake pads approx 50% worn

Pass 26 May 2021 141,703 miles

nearside front & nearside rear wheels outer rim slightly damaged

offside rear light lens damaged

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

rear brake pads approx 50% worn

Pass 29 May 2020 138,123 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 133,461 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 127,949 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 127,949 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 121,337 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 113,372 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 106,782 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 23 May 2014 101,381 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 87,825 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 68,694 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 51,135 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 34,712 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 17,042 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AJ06 EGD is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EGD, 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 EGD registered?

AJ06 EGD is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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