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RF56 WYU

2006 BMW 3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

183,116 mi
Last recorded183,116 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3123,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 WYU
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 183,116 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 177,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 167,715 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both front tyres wearing to inner edge

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 162,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 157,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 152,044 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake hoses slighty perished

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear prop cush drive perished

Pass 5 Feb 2020 143,873 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 143,893 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r top susp arm (inner bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

transmissions oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2019 135,123 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r top susp arm (inner bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs slightly worn

transmissions /gearbox has oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2019 135,123 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r top susp arm (inner bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f tyre inner 3/4 area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r top susp arm (inner bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre wearing bald inner edge to 3/4 area

transmissions /gearbox has oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2018 128,097 miles

n/s/r top susp arm -inner bush slight play

o/s/r top susp arm-inner bush slight play

Fail 15 Feb 2018 128,097 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f inner pads (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r top susp arm -inner bush slight play

o/s/r top susp arm-inner bush slight play

slight front brake fluctuation

Pass 20 Feb 2017 119,999 miles

n/s/r top susp arm (inner bush ) has slight play

o/s/f inner pads slightly low

o/s/r top susp arm (inner bush ) has slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2017 119,919 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/r (2.7.3)

n/s/r top susp arm (inner bush ) has slight play

o/s/f inner pads slightly low

o/s/r top susp arm (inner bush ) has slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2016 109,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 97,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 86,944 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 86,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Near Side Rear Tyre, starting to wear unevenly on the inner edge.

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,224 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 61,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,030 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,870 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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RF56 WYU is a 2006 BMW 3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 123,625 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF56 WYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RF56 WYU registered?

RF56 WYU is a 2006 BMW 3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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