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AF56 YCW

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

205,276 mi
Last recorded205,276 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 YCW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 205,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 205,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 194,680 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 183,809 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 172,167 miles

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

Nearside hub has damage at bottom ball joint connection

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and all components heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 172,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened droplink bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi over axle to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside hub has damage at bottom ball joint connection

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and all components heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 170,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 163,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2017 155,901 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 146,518 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 135,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 124,329 miles

unable to check underside due to plastic covers

Pass 23 Aug 2013 115,197 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,552 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 92,131 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 74,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 57,064 miles

N/S/F tyre has had repair and is a run flat tyre

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 YCW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

AF56 YCW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is AF56 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 YCW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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