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AD06 RYP

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

248,178 mi
Last recorded248,178 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 RYP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 248,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 248,178 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 241,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 235,355 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 235,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 228,013 miles

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 228,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 225,755 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 218,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 209,131 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 209,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 200,051 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 200,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

low on engine oil

Pass 13 Mar 2017 190,236 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 177,989 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 169,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 169,809 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 161,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 150,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 135,727 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 May 2011 115,382 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 115,004 miles

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

Front brake pads look low ???

Pass 27 May 2010 95,652 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,389 miles

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

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

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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AD06 RYP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AD06 RYP, 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 AD06 RYP registered?

AD06 RYP is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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