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AJ06 LAE

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,720 mi
Last recorded148,720 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 LAE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 148,720 miles

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Pass 10 Mar 2016 141,226 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 127,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 107,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,122 miles

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

windscreen has crack outside of swept area

Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,353 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,133 miles

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

o/s/f outer door handle sticking

Fail 1 Mar 2011 60,133 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f outer door handle sticking

Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,579 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,930 miles

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

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

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 LAE is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LAE, 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 LAE registered?

AJ06 LAE is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is AJ06 LAE safe to buy?

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