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AJ55 TZF

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,693 mi
Last recorded176,693 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 TZF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 176,693 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 171,950 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 165,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 162,451 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 159,901 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre worn Inner side

Rear side under the vehicle general muddy

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 6 Nov 2020 152,602 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 152,601 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 147,673 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 140,932 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 140,932 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced will need new unit (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 130,181 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 130,181 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,188 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 120,102 miles

advise oil level low

Fail 1 Apr 2016 120,102 miles

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

advise oil level low

Pass 18 Feb 2015 111,265 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 111,264 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 102,277 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Oil leak

advise hand brake lever high

advise oil level low

Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 74,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 74,076 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 64,533 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,771 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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AJ55 TZF is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 AJ55 TZF, 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 AJ55 TZF registered?

AJ55 TZF is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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