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AJ06 OEO

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,833 mi
Last recorded137,833 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 OEO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 137,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 146,915 miles

front pads worn low.

Fail 16 Oct 2020 146,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pads worn low.

white smoke emitted during acceleration.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 139,552 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 132,596 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 127,952 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ### strong advise #### (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 121,965 miles

Engine covering & under-tray hindering view to some testable items

Front registration plate deteriorating & will affect legibility

N/s & o/s front brake hoses have perished & cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2016 121,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covering & under-tray hindering view to some testable items

Front registration plate deteriorating & will affect legibility

N/s & o/s front brake hoses have perished & cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2015 112,118 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre nail

Tyre warning light on

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 103,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 97,057 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,236 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 78,654 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 72,138 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,138 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,488 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 OEO is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 OEO, 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 OEO registered?

AJ06 OEO is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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