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AK06 BGU

2006 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

228,633 mi
Last recorded228,633 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 BGU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 228,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 198,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2022 176,502 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 170,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 163,706 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 157,535 miles

eml light on

Fail 4 Mar 2019 157,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

eml light on

Pass 22 Feb 2018 151,092 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 146,496 miles

Engine cover & under trays blocking view of some comopents

Surface rust over rear suspension & chassis

Pass 11 Mar 2016 142,041 miles

Engine covers & under trays blocking view of some components

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (Repaired, new bulb fitted) (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 137,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 137,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 131,301 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has nail in tread

trims fitted to sills

Pass 16 Mar 2013 124,381 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 117,496 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 117,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 104,506 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 104,506 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front wheels slight buckle

Nearside rear wheel slight buckle

Offside rear wheel welded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 89,899 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,278 miles

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

both rear tyres 2-3mm tread depth

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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AK06 BGU is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK06 BGU, 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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AK06 BGU is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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