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AD06 ZYW

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,338 mi
Last recorded197,338 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 ZYW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 197,338 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 184,742 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 166,867 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 150,056 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge - should be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 150,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge - should be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 140,771 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 140,510 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 131,994 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERALHOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated AGE CRACKING ON SEVERAL HOSES . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

CHECKED WATS VISIBLE

Front FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES .

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

OIL LEAK TOP REAR OF ENGINE , NEEDS LOOKING AT SOON .

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear HANDBRAKE 17%

Fail 20 Aug 2020 131,994 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERALHOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated AGE CRACKING ON SEVERAL HOSES . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

CHECKED WATS VISIBLE

Front FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES .

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

OIL LEAK TOP REAR OF ENGINE , NEEDS LOOKING AT SOON .

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear HANDBRAKE 17%

Pass 20 Aug 2019 125,970 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

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

OIL LEAK TOP ENGINE ?

Pass 21 Aug 2018 121,834 miles

Nearside Front indicator intermittent fault

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 111,385 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 111,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,658 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,901 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 76,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,507 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,940 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,183 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,673 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 48,672 miles

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,240 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2009 33,739 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,981 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 ZYW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYW, 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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AD06 ZYW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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