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AJ56 DZY

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,353 mi
Last recorded74,353 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 DZY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 74,353 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 69,506 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 68,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 66,109 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,070 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 61,070 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,859 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 56,644 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 56,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 53,984 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed 205 55 16

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

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

fuel cap sealing washer splitting

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,357 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 43,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 39,122 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,222 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 31,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 31,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 29,221 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,691 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 24,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,680 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 24,680 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AJ56 DZY is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ56 DZY, 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 AJ56 DZY registered?

AJ56 DZY is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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