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AJ06 SVW

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

231,842 mi
Last recorded231,842 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 231,842 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Jul 2024 209,926 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Glass Product On Edges Of Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 184,057 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 184,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 154,467 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 154,464 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Near side and offside front tie bar front bushes worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 132,057 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 132,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,403 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 91,708 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 13 Aug 2018 84,880 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,229 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,125 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 79,125 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 74,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edge (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)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,455 miles

both rear tyres are pershing around inner treads,

Fail 28 Aug 2014 69,455 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are pershing around inner treads,

Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,168 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 54,549 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2011 41,999 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 31,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 22,495 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 SVW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SVW, 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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AJ06 SVW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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