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AJ56 VJV

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,196 mi
Last recorded123,196 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VJV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 123,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 112,203 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 112,203 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2017 99,479 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 86,741 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 70,316 miles

Engine oil leak,

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing around centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing around centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

Under tray present semi-obscuring view.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 70,316 miles

Engine oil leak,

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing around centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing around centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under tray present semi-obscuring view.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,164 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,236 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,971 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 51,971 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,960 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 23,950 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 VJV is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ56 VJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ56 VJV registered?

AJ56 VJV is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is AJ56 VJV safe to buy?

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