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AF56 VPU

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,203 mi
Last recorded67,203 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 VPU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 67,203 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2024 60,133 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in parts of tread and inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing in parts of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in parts of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in parts of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,867 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,476 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 57,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 53,734 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,830 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,354 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on extreme edges

Offside front tyre wearing low on extreme edges and has small splits on inner side wall and deep cut in part of tread

Pass 27 Nov 2013 46,564 miles

Offside front tyre has deep cut in tread and small cuts on inner side wall

Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside and nearside tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,992 miles

offside front tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,259 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 VPU is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

AF56 VPU is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is AF56 VPU safe to buy?

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