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AD06 RYR

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

242,907 mi
Last recorded242,907 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 RYR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 242,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 242,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear has slight brake bind

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle overheated at the end of the emissions test

Pass 14 Oct 2024 234,293 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 221,737 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear , nearside and offside ,have small cracks . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 221,643 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear , nearside and offside ,have small cracks . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 209,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 197,383 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 185,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 174,383 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 165,507 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 158,916 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 152,149 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 152,148 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 140,135 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 139,888 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 128,939 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 117,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 112,110 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 107,977 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 107,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 99,686 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 88,063 miles

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 RYR is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 AD06 RYR, 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 RYR registered?

AD06 RYR is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 July 2006.

Is AD06 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 RYR 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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