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AD56 HAX

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

220,780 mi
Last recorded220,780 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 220,780 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 209,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 198,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 198,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative damage (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 186,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy brake hose perished started cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy brake hose perished started cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 171,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 149,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 149,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 112,789 miles

Fronts 225/40/R18/88W. OF 4 NF 3mm. rears 255/35/R18/99W. OR 4 NR 3mm.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad sensor hanging out. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 112,789 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning light on, (7.1.6 (a))

Fronts 225/40/R18/88W. OF 4 NF 3mm. rears 255/35/R18/99W. OR 4 NR 3mm.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad sensor hanging out. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Seat belt light ON but belts and catches are ok. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 110,454 miles

Both front brake flexi pipes slight cracking

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

Rear brake pad wear indicator not fitted in.

Fail 30 Jun 2018 110,454 miles

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

Both front brake flexi pipes slight cracking

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

Rear brake pad wear indicator not fitted in.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,955 miles

225/40/R18/88W. OF 5 OR 5 NR 4 NF 4mm.

Pass 6 Aug 2016 100,994 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 93,069 miles

Child seats fitted

Under shields fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2015 93,062 miles

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

Child seats fitted

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2014 85,016 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 25 Jul 2013 78,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,954 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,785 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 59,858 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 59,854 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 48,587 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 HAX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AD56 HAX, 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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AD56 HAX is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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