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AD56 EEO

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,805 mi
Last recorded207,805 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 EEO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 207,805 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 207,805 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 193,545 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 192,261 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and damaged, (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall has damage, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 192,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Split around its fixings, (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and damaged, (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall has damage, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 181,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 174,267 miles

Rear propshaft donut well worn

Pass 25 Jan 2016 168,834 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 163,976 miles

rear prop mount worn

Pass 29 Jan 2014 158,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 151,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 144,171 miles

slightly damp around os fuel tank

Fail 8 Feb 2011 114,059 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 114,059 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 83,199 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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AD56 EEO is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD56 EEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD56 EEO registered?

AD56 EEO is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is AD56 EEO safe to buy?

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