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AJ56 KTN

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,645 mi
Last recorded120,645 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 KTN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 120,645 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 114,131 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 108,740 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 108,740 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 103,449 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 103,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,039 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 90,480 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 85,623 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 76,858 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,910 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 73,306 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 73,306 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,931 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 61,586 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 54,677 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,162 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 41,914 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 41,914 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,316 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 35,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 24,730 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,730 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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AJ56 KTN is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AJ56 KTN, 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 AJ56 KTN registered?

AJ56 KTN is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is AJ56 KTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 KTN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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