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AJV 1

2006 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,931 mi
Last recorded141,931 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJV 1
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 141,931 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2025 141,922 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2024 140,898 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2024 140,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2023 137,183 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 132,549 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 128,147 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 121,223 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 121,223 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 115,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions too low for printout

Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 93,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 84,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 84,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 75,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 67,433 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable too detect emmisions 0.02

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,728 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 26 Nov 2009 36,612 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,612 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJV 1 is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AJV 1, 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 AJV 1 registered?

AJV 1 is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is AJV 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJV 1 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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