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AJ56 XPK

2006 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,842 mi
Last recorded173,842 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 173,842 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 168,725 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underneath surface corroded not serious

Pass 11 Feb 2023 161,533 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 153,081 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 145,812 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 143,893 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Rear h/brake effort slightly down

Pass 8 Feb 2019 139,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 139,400 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 131,039 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 118,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 118,333 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 100,474 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 100,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 210,121 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 210,121 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 200,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 200,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 191,280 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 180,960 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 160,210 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 126,634 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XPK is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XPK, 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 XPK registered?

AJ56 XPK is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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