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AD56 XDB

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,326 mi
Last recorded109,326 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 XDB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 109,326 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle has surface corrosion

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 98,177 miles

Slight oil leak

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2022 96,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jun 2022 96,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 93,406 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 92,656 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 896,181 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 80,369 miles

2 nuts missing from front exhaust flange

Offside front tyre tread wearing more to inner edge

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 80,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

2 nuts missing from front exhaust flange

Offside front tyre tread wearing more to inner edge

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,242 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 73,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 69,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre bald on inner edge, but not showing cords

Offside Rear O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge, but not showing cords

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,237 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 64,237 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,948 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,109 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 44,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,835 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,654 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 36,654 miles

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

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

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 XDB is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

AD56 XDB is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is AD56 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD56 XDB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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