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AJ06 OGX

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,137 mi
Last recorded144,137 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 OGX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 144,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 136,052 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 135,904 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre Bold on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 121,867 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY LOW

Pass 21 Aug 2014 107,422 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 94,295 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,436 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,034 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 42,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,585 miles

slight pitting and corrosion on all brake discs

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 OGX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OGX, 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 OGX registered?

AJ06 OGX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is AJ06 OGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ06 OGX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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