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NJZ 3268

2006 BMW 3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

213,294 mi
Last recorded213,294 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3123,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJZ 3268
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 213,294 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 201,194 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 178,689 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 276,357 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 156,634 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 145,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 141,076 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 141,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 139,344 miles

Offside Front splits to inner facing sidewall o/s/f tyre

brake pad warning light on

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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NJZ 3268 is a 2006 BMW 3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 123,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJZ 3268, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJZ 3268 registered?

NJZ 3268 is a 2006 BMW 3, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is NJZ 3268 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJZ 3268 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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