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AJ06 JFZ

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,762 mi
Last recorded142,762 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 JFZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 142,762 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 142,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 129,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 118,892 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 118,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 107,382 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,872 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 93,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,336 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight wear to inner edge.

Offside front tyre has slight wear to inner edge.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,574 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 62,188 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 52,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 JFZ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ registered?

AJ06 JFZ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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