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AJ56 SUU

2006 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,047 mi
Last recorded193,047 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 SUU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 193,047 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 186,881 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shocks corroded)(Both sides

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 186,880 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shocks corroded)(Both sides

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 179,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 173,102 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 166,165 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 157,500 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 151,487 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 140,224 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 123,687 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,251 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 93,402 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,188 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 77,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 70,598 miles

n/s/f tyre out of shape inner edge

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,234 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,019 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 just above min mark

Fail 7 Oct 2010 46,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,720 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,351 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 SUU is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SUU, 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 AJ56 SUU registered?

AJ56 SUU is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is AJ56 SUU safe to buy?

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