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AJ06 JFA

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,061 mi
Last recorded107,061 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 JFA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 107,061 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 104,425 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 100,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

fuel cap rubber starting to crack/split

Pass 23 Dec 2020 96,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

fuel cap rubber starting to crack

Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,309 miles

Front Outer 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))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 92,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer 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))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,078 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 88,063 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil leak and oil level too low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 82,938 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 82,938 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,158 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads 90% worn and discs are worn

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,508 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 56,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 50,495 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 13 May 2011 44,835 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 38,712 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 28,019 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 JFA is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JFA, 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 JFA registered?

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

Is AJ06 JFA safe to buy?

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