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AJ06 YSX

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,642 mi
Last recorded122,642 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 122,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,729 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 118,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 114,425 miles

Offside Sill Corroded but not near any Structural Components

Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,598 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 105,729 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 102,017 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 102,017 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,570 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,496 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 79,504 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,969 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Jun 2014 64,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,443 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,422 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,518 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 71,336 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,409 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 YSX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YSX, 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 YSX registered?

AJ06 YSX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 2006.

Is AJ06 YSX safe to buy?

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