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AD56 HZE

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,295 mi
Last recorded99,295 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 HZE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 99,295 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 97,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,768 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,824 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 May 2019 89,653 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 85,186 miles

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

Offside Front sidewalls starting to split

Oil leak ()

all brake pads worn

Fail 9 May 2018 85,186 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front sidewalls starting to split

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

all brake pads worn

Pass 19 May 2017 80,522 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 77,827 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 65,532 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 51,820 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 41,584 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,225 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 27,509 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 22,205 miles

Slight wear on the inside edges of both front and the O/S/R tyres.

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 HZE is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HZE, 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 HZE registered?

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

Is AD56 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD56 HZE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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