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AJ56 YKW

2006 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,504 mi
Last recorded148,504 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 YKW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 148,504 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 137,905 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 136,750 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2023 136,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 134,219 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 131,029 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 131,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 128,072 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 128,064 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 121,627 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 115,249 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 112,194 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 109,374 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 101,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 94,534 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 94,534 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,429 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 79,624 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 79,623 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 73,871 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 YKW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol 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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

AJ56 YKW is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 December 2006.

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