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AD56 ERO

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

118,378 mi
Last recorded118,378 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 ERO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2025 118,378 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 106,857 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,466 miles

Front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2022 96,179 miles

both front brake flexi hose slight perished

brake pad light is on

Pass 10 Mar 2021 92,121 miles

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

both front brake flexi pipes perished

Pass 24 Feb 2020 88,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 84,436 miles

225/45/R17/91Y. OF 5 OR 4 NR 6 NF 4mm.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limits. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 80,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2017 75,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2016 68,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 61,939 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 55,188 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 55,152 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,622 miles

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 23 Feb 2012 44,204 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,247 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,763 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,670 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 ERO is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ERO, 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 AD56 ERO registered?

AD56 ERO is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is AD56 ERO safe to buy?

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