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AJ06 ODV

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,791 mi
Last recorded93,791 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 ODV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 93,791 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 93,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 89,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 86,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 83,226 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering arms

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front slight play in inner steering arms

Fail 9 Jul 2021 83,226 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering arms

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 14 Jul 2020 79,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 74,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Top Mount (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2018 71,244 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,722 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,549 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 52,684 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 45,947 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,885 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 32,869 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,953 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 ODV is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

AJ06 ODV is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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