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AJ06 OER

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

125,872 mi
Last recorded125,872 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 OER
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 125,872 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 119,986 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 118,117 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 116,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2022 112,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2021 109,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 105,676 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 100,708 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,800 miles

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable *2 (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded *2 (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 91,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 85,293 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 85,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 81,751 miles

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

Front brake discs have a slight corroded lip

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

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

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 11 May 2015 72,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 61,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 47,497 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 44,230 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 40,025 miles

There is a small cut in the tread of the N/S/R tyre, not showing cord.

Pass 18 May 2010 33,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,474 miles

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

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

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 OER is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OER, 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 OER registered?

AJ06 OER is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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