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AJ56 LHT

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

229,271 mi
Last recorded229,271 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 LHT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 229,271 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 212,215 miles

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 212,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 200,328 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 200,282 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 182,777 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 171,650 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 163,447 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear both hand brake needs adjustment

under upper tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 159,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 154,073 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 150,037 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 146,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 144,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 141,091 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 138,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 137,745 miles

traction control light on,h/brake light on.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 110,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 LHT is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 AJ56 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

AJ56 LHT is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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