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AJ06 OGY

2006 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,537 mi
Last recorded108,537 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 OGY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 108,537 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2024 108,567 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 108,517 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute FRONT/REAR (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 107,572 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 107,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 106,050 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 106,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 101,911 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 101,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,377 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 96,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 90,973 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 90,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 80,113 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Nov 2014 74,192 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 74,181 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 74,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake warning light - on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,166 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,065 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,438 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check car underneath due to covers

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,668 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,845 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 OGY is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OGY, 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 OGY registered?

AJ06 OGY is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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