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AJ06 SVX

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

216,713 mi
Last recorded216,713 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 SVX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 216,713 miles

low reserve on parking brake

Pass 25 Apr 2019 205,282 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 205,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 188,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 174,902 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 164,512 miles

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

Rear tyres miss shaped in tread

Pass 9 Apr 2015 153,043 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 141,153 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 132,489 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 121,403 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 110,148 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 97,146 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,025 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 SVX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

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

Is AJ06 SVX safe to buy?

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