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AK06 BJF

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

221,500 mi
Last recorded221,500 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 BJF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 221,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

pins corroded in tow bar sockets

Fail 27 Mar 2014 221,481 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

pins corroded in tow bar sockets

Pass 2 Apr 2013 196,116 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 196,116 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advice wear in rear prop shaft rubber coupling

Pass 14 Mar 2012 162,573 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 139,967 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 139,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 115,271 miles

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

front number plate needs attension

Fail 26 Mar 2010 115,271 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate needs attension

Pass 1 Apr 2009 86,156 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front number plate cracked but is still secure and readable

offside and nearside front shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2009 86,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front number plate cracked but is still secure and readable

offside and nearside front shock absorber dust covers insecure

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 BJF is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AK06 BJF, 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 AK06 BJF registered?

AK06 BJF is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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