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AJ56 XZA

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,264 mi
Last recorded194,264 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 XZA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 194,264 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 194,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated that connects to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated that connects to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 192,550 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 188,828 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 184,081 miles

(advise oil level low )

(hand brake high Travel)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both fronts ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 178,616 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 174,279 miles

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

OIL LEVEL LOW on min

Rear both rear bump stops damaged

both washers lower screen

engine covers & under trays VIEWS

Pass 8 May 2019 164,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 155,095 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 155,044 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 149,018 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 13 May 2016 144,751 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 May 2016 144,749 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2015 139,709 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 133,874 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 125,578 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 125,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 105,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 84,790 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,189 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 XZA is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZA, 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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AJ56 XZA is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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