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AD56 HYV

2006 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,735 mi
Last recorded78,735 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 HYV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 78,735 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 75,965 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 73,741 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,607 miles

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

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

front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

windscreen washers weak

Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,359 miles

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

front sub frame,steering rack,chassis and front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Pass 23 Jan 2021 62,326 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 61,413 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,649 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 59,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 57,660 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 57,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,296 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,159 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,542 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 50,542 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,328 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,396 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,914 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 HYV is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

AD56 HYV is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is AD56 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD56 HYV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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