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AJ06 JDU

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

174,001 mi
Last recorded174,001 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 JDU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 174,001 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded,both rear sils corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 168,394 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 168,394 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 164,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 161,685 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle & suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sill covered with plastic cover

Fail 14 Jan 2023 161,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle & suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sill covered with plastic cover

Pass 16 Nov 2021 160,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2020 153,758 miles

chips in windscreen

tyre pressure warning light on

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2020 153,756 miles

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

chips in windscreen

tyre pressure warning light on

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 145,632 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

under trays fitted

chips in windscreen

rear wiper not working

Pass 20 Nov 2018 130,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

chips in windscreen

dampness around fuel tank area

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2018 130,873 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

chips in windscreen

particle filter warning

service light on

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 118,567 miles

DPF warning light illuminated.

Exhaust tail pipe cover loose.

N/S under tray in-secure.

N/S/R & O/S/R shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.

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

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

Under trays fitted.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 106,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm,wearing on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,wearing on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,wearing on inside edge,cracking of inside sidewall,may have slow puncture. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 24 Nov 2016 106,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm,wearing on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,wearing on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,wearing on inside edge,cracking of inside sidewall,may have slow puncture. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 92,973 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted.

nearside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 82,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cut but not exposing cords

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,986 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,336 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,649 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 27,771 miles

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

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 JDU is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 89,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JDU, 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 JDU registered?

AJ06 JDU is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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