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AJ56 EBD

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,966 mi
Last recorded144,966 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 EBD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 144,966 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,242 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 85,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,774 miles

HEADLAMP SELF LEVELLING NOT WORKING ON N/S/FRONT LAMP

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,410 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 38,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil level warning on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,615 miles

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

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

Oil level warning on

Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,661 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,651 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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AJ56 EBD is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ56 EBD, 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 EBD registered?

AJ56 EBD is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is AJ56 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 EBD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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