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AJ06 YRZ

2006 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,294 mi
Last recorded161,294 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 161,294 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear ping grease has a pinhole in it

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play very strong advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2020 161,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault reset (1.6 (b))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear ping grease has a pinhole in it

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play very strong advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2019 152,135 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 152,135 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 135,889 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 124,760 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 124,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 122,575 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 122,540 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 109,398 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 94,514 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)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 94,514 miles

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

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 24 Oct 2012 77,549 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,109 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,993 miles

brake pad warning light on

nsf tyre wearing on edge

osf tyre wearing on edge

Fail 27 Sep 2010 44,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 28,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,742 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 YRZ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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