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AJ06 VSM

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,717 mi
Last recorded117,717 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 VSM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 117,717 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 112,790 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil level also low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 112,788 miles

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil level also low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 108,713 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 102,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 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 2 Dec 2021 98,159 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 92,943 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on driveshaft (1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all four wheels have inner valves which are contacting calipers

all tyres appear too narrow for rims

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 30 Nov 2020 92,943 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on driveshaft (1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all four wheels have inner valves which are contacting calipers

all tyres appear too narrow for rims

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 86,007 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 85,915 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 80,972 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,946 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 67,498 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 67,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,587 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 56,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,118 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 43,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 43,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,422 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,166 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,083 miles

Parking brake release mechanism would benefit attention.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,333 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 VSM is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

AJ06 VSM is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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