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AF56 RNO

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

93,464 mi
Last recorded93,464 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 RNO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 93,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 92,484 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 88,185 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 87,005 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 83,875 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 80,415 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 76,036 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,195 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 66,902 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,049 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,329 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 58,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 56,487 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,687 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,797 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,802 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,917 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,263 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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AF56 RNO is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AF56 RNO, 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 AF56 RNO registered?

AF56 RNO is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AF56 RNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 RNO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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