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AJ06 JVP

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

204,400 mi
Last recorded204,400 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 204,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

front discs showing corrosion

Pass 14 May 2025 193,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 May 2025 193,330 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 183,839 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 176,448 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 171,088 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 165,387 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 159,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 148,134 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2018 139,286 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 127,259 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexible brake hoses perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Both rear shock absorber dust covers detached from bump stops

Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,914 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 119,914 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,918 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 102,210 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 91,900 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,653 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

condition of both rear tyres wearing inside edge offside rear also has slight cuts in tread not to ply or cord

Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,353 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,732 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 JVP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JVP, 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 JVP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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