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2006 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration AF04REN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 25 Oct 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,331 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 113,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
26 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,900 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2025 15 Jun 202611 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,210 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024 15 Jun 20263 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
17 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,872 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 103,872 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,138 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,574 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,766 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020 15 Jun 202629 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 38,340 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2019 15 Jun 202624 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 38,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,821 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
22 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,158 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- rattle from centre exhaust (inside box)
- n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges 205-55-16 run flat tech
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
20 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,056 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,539 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2015 15 Jun 20263 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,099 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014 15 Jun 20263 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,099 MI
15 Jun 202615 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,174 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,347 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,883 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2010 15 Jun 202611 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,628 MI
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AF04REN was registered on 2006-02-15
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