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AJ06 JFF

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,150 mi
Last recorded174,150 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 174,150 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 166,019 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 149,109 miles

Hand Brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 133,252 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

front brake discs worn, corroded and pads wearing thin

n/s/r tyre cracked/splitting on inner sidewall, tyre heavily worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 Jun 2016 122,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 110,832 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

both front flexi hoses perished and cracking

osf and both rear from flexis brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 110,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front flexi hoses perished and cracking

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and bald on edges

osf and both rear from flexis brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 101,098 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 89,066 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 89,051 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear pads low

Pass 4 May 2012 79,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on quit bad on inner edge

small cuts in both rear tyres

Fail 4 May 2012 79,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on quit bad on inner edge

small cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 4 May 2011 72,203 miles

Small cuts in the offside front tyre + Worn on the inner edge

Small cuts in the offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2010 60,579 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 47,566 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 JFF is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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